Mr. Ruben D. Ruiz

Ruben Dario Ruiz, a son of Teresa Herrera and the late Angel Dario Ruiz began his journey with life on July 23, 1966 in the Dominican Republic he was the eldest of three sons Gilberto Ruiz, and Alvin Ruiz. At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. His early education was obtained through the education system in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and the New jersey education system were he learned to speak a second language English. Ruben would sit and watch English channels on television and pick out different words until he became fluent in the English language. Ruben loved cooking it was his pride and joy. He learned how to cook at an early age from his mother. Ruben joined the U.S. Navy and served as a Mess Management specialist (Chief and Manager) until he retired from the Navy. After his retirement from the Navy Ruben worked various jobs as a cook until he found a state job with Christopher Newport University as a cook. Ruben took pride in his job and loved his co- workers, supervisors, and customers. Ruben loved watching, collecting and recording movies. He was a member and deacon in training at Brothers & Sisters United Church of Christ. While serving in the Navy he met and was united in Matrimony to Donna Hall and God blessed their union with a son Angel Dario Ruiz. In Some years later while still serving in the Navy he met and was united in Matrimony to Bishop Felicia Ann Mallory- Ruiz and God blessed their union with two sons Xavier Dario Ruiz, Antonio Marcos Ruiz, one daughter Xandria Lavon Ruiz, and Two step daughters that Ruben loved and accepted as his own; Quasha Shanay Austin, Teairah Tenia Dennis, and three grand daughters, whom he adored Tanaya Berry, Taniyah Austin, Aireyana Sparrow. Ruben was a devoted father and grandfather who loved his children, grandchildren, family, and friends. If somebody needed help Ruben would do his best to help that person. On November 21, 2009 he answered the call of his Lord and savior Jesus Christ at the Veterans Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia. With an unwaving love and devotion for family he leaves treasured memories with his mother Teresa Herrera, Three sons Angel Ruiz, Xavier Ruiz, Antonio Ruiz, Three daughters Quasha Austin, Xandria Ruiz, Teairah Dennis, Three Granddaughters Tanaya Berry, Taniyah Austin, Aireyana Sparrow, two brothers Gilberto Ruiz, Alvin Ruiz, and three nieces, Diandra Ruiz, Gabereala Ruiz, Alexa Ruiz, a devoted ex-wife Bishop Felicia Mallory- Ruiz, and Donna Hall, Two mother in laws Sarah Mallory, Iris Hall, one father in law Gene Hall, Grandmother in law Mary Powers, sister in Law Captain Shenin Sparks, A special nephew Edward Sparks Jr., and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends . Ruben is now enjoying the pleasures of heaven with his father Angel Ruiz, Grandmother Anna Herrera, and father in law Louis Mallory, and many other loved ones and friends…May you all rest in peace and have a blessed reunion! A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Chapel of the M.E. Fisher Funeral Home. Viewing will be held from 12 noon until 7:00 pm on Friday, December 4, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Albert G. Horton, Jr., Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 10:00 am.

Mr. Ruben D. Ruiz

July 23, 1966 - November 21, 2009