Clarence Ruiz

Clarence “Kenny” Ruiz, 77, of Fremont passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. He was born on July 1, 1939 in Fremont to Aurelio and Theresa (Lona) Ruiz.

Kenny enlisted in the U.S. Navy, based on the USS Boston from 1957-1960 serving in the continents of Europe and Asia. He later obtained his GED and worked with the B.A.C. Local Union #46 and as a co-owner of the Ruiz Brothers Masonry. Kenny married Cynthia Martin in Fremont on August 11, 1979. Kenny was a former member of the Fremont VFW and the Bricklayer Local Union #46. His hobbies included studying Mexico’s history and culture which included extensive internet research and the development of a personal library containing many volumes of related literature. He enjoyed the McDonalds Coffee Club with friends and was an aficionado of many Mexican restaurants in Ohio and surrounding states. He was an avid boxer as a youth and enjoyed watching boxing events.  

Surviving is his loving wife Cindy; children, Clarence “Kenny” (Heather) Ruiz, Jr., Rosemary Ruiz, Maria (Doug) Filliater, Jesus Ruiz, Ann Marie Ruiz, Karey Ann Ruiz, Aaron Atkins, and Jason Dotson; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Ann Rios, Mary Gamble, Juanita Rodriguez, Delores Wampler, Lucille Jacobs, Rosemary Jackson, Antonio Ruiz, Jose Ruiz, and Aurelio Ruiz Jr. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Richie Atkins; and siblings, Connie Woodel, Jesse Ruiz, Francisco Ruiz, Juan Ruiz, and infant brother.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fremont. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home, Lorna McKinstry officiating, on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10 a.m. Military Rites provided by the Fremont American Legion Post will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.