Horace Andrew Ruiz, 93, a native of Belle Alliance and a resident of Golden Meadow, died on Monday, August 6, 2012.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years Patricia Rebstock Ruiz, daughter, Kathleen Ruiz Savino, grandson, Charles Anthony Vizier, brother, Burleigh Ruiz and wife Molly, sisters, Ethel Webre and Gladys LeBoeuf.
He was preceded in death by his son, Drew Ruiz, parents, Alfred and Elnola Rivet Ruiz, brothers, Alfred Jr., Warren, Roland and Herbert Ruiz.
He was employed by Texaco for 38 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the American Legion. A proud veteran of World War II and attained the rank of 2nd Lt. in Company C. 156 Infantry, United States Army. He served in Belgium, England, France and Germany.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements