Preceded in death by father, Guadalupe Ruiz; sister, Nena Ruiz; grandson, Christian; and Baby Ruiz. Survived by wife of 36 years Jan; children, Jason (Jill) Ruiz, Becci (Chad) Sutton, Mel (Mike) Boyce; grandchildren, Connor, Aniya, Mason, Jo, Zoe, Sadie & Jace; mother, Joyce Ruiz; siblings, Virginia, Danny & Wally; nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Monday, 10:30 AM at Glad Tidings Church, 7415 Hickory Street, Omaha, NE. Visitation Sunday 2:00-4:00 PM at Braman Mortuary, 72nd Street Chapel. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors by Benson VFW Post 2503. In lieu of flowers the family will direct memorials. Funeral Service Monday, 10:30 AM at Glad Tidings Church, 7415 Hickory Street, Omaha, NE. Visitation Sunday 2:00-4:00 PM at Braman Mortuary, 72nd Street Chapel. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors by Benson VFW Post 2503.