Johnny A. Ruiz

Johnny A. Ruiz, 68, of Uvalde, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Uvalde.

He was born on August 1, 1954, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to Ramona (Ambriz) and Juan Ruiz.

Johnny married Anna Espinoza on May 26, 1990, in Uvalde.

Johnny survived by his wife Anna E. Ruiz of Uvalde; daughter, Katie Nicole Ruiz and husband, Javier A. Esparza of Uvalde; mother, Ramona Ruiz of Uvalde; two brothers, Richard Ruiz and wife Elma of Sabinal and Roberto “Bobby” Ruiz and wife, Cynthia of Uvalde; special nephews, Ruben Ruiz Jr., Ricky Ruiz Jr. and Roberto “Bobby” Ruiz Jr. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father and brother Ruben Ruiz.

Visitation will start on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Templo Cristiano.

Pallbearers will be Richard Ruiz Jr., Ruben Ruiz Jr., Roberto “Bobby” Ruiz Jr., Nathan Samuel Flores, Richard Ruiz III and Gabriel Moran.

Honorary pallbearers are Katie Nicole Ruiz, Adalynn Celeste Ruiz, Nikki Elizabeth Ruiz, Autumn Ruiz, Diego Alonzo Ruiz and Javier Adrian Esparza.

Cremation under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.