Eliberto A. Ruiz

Eliberto A. Ruiz, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on November 23, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on May 15, 1948, to Manuel and Margarita Ruiz. He married his high school sweetheart, Genna, and was her devoted husband for 56 years, a wonderful father to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dad, we will miss you immensely. You were and will always be our strength. You were there to fix and put back the pieces when life was falling apart. You always had a way of making things better, you let us know everything was going to be alright. Your compassion can still be felt, even after death.

Our Dad was a hardworking, honest man, loved by many. He retired as Foreman of the traffic department, after having worked 27 years for the City of Las Cruces. Family and friends were his priority. He made a lifetime of memories hunting, fishing, and camping, with those he cared for. He made life better for all of us, impacting countless lives as he lived his. He would always say, “if I go tomorrow, I’m ready, I’ve lived a good life”. To those that keep him in their heart, know that he cared for you as well. When you think about him, think about the good times, the laughs, his smile. We all carry a piece of him within us.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, sister Enedina Ruiz-Amaya, niece Jessie Morales, sister-in-law Emma Ruiz.

He is survived by his wife, Genna Rodriquez Ruiz. Children, Lorena T. Ruiz and Eliberto (Tito) Ruiz jr. Grandchildren Alysha and Jake Brown, Ivann Ruiz, Jessica Ruiz, and Nathan Ruiz-Rountree. Amazing great grandfather to Bailey, Hank, and Samson. His brothers Alfredo (Freddy) Ruiz, Daniel (Danny) Ruiz and wife Lorraine, Manuel (Manny) Ruiz Jr., and Armando (Mando) Ruiz. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him and looked up to him as a second father and role model.

The celebration of life will be held at Our Lady of Health Catholic Church on December 16, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:30am. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 10:30am with the Eulogy at 11:00am. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30am. Interment will follow the funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.