Antonio Ruiz Ayala's Obituary
Antonio Ruiz Ayala, 59, of Bradenton, FL, passed away September 6, 2015, with family by his side. Antonio was born in Mexico on June 13, 1956 to Juan and Matilda Ayala Ruiz. Antonio married Paula Leon in 1976. In 1980 he, Paula and their 2 children moved to the US in search of a better life. They ended up settling in Bradenton, where Antonio's sisters lived. Antonio was a hard working man and worked most of his life landscaping. He loved the outdoors and gardening. Their third child was born in Bradenton. Antonio enjoyed fishing, cook outs and spending as much time as possible with his family. He was of the Catholic faith and attended Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Antonio is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Paula Ruiz, of Bradenton, sons; Cesar (Claudia) Ruiz, of Bradenton, Roberto Ruiz, of Bradenton, daughters; Norma (Victor) Ramos, of Bradenton, Martha Ruiz, of TX, Rosa Ruiz, of Bradenton, Ayda Ruiz, of Bradenton, Anna Marie Ruiz, of Bradenton, mother, Matilda Ayala, of Mexico, brothers; Reymondo Ruiz, of Mexico, Celerino Ruiz, of Bradenton, Disifredo Ruiz, of Mexico, sisters; Margarita (Jose) Marines, of Bradenton, Gloria Cruz, of Bradenton, Irma (Natividad) Melchor, of Palmetto, Efraina Ruiz, of Bradenton, Sira Ruiz, of California, Bricia Ruiz, of Mexico, 14 wonderful grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Ruiz, brother, Leondro Ruiz and sister, Rosa Ruiz.
Visitation hours will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Skyway Community Chapel, 512 61st Street East, Palmetto, FL. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by burial at Skyway Memorial Gardens, 5200 US HWY 19 N., Palmetto.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Skyway Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens. Online condolences can be made at www.skywaymemorial.com
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