Ronald Ruiz

Ronald Bernard Ruiz passed away peacefully at his home in Tooele, Utah June 24th, 2022.
Ron was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 13th, 1939, to Bernard & Pearl Shields Ruiz.
Ron entered the United States Marine Corps on January 2nd, 1958 and was honorably discharged October 14th, 1961.
In 1962 Ron met and married Charlene Zobell – of that union, three children were born; Pam, Ron & Crei. Ron and Charlene would later divorce. He then married Karla Hinkel, and they were married for 28 years.
Ron loved the outdoors, hunting, camping & fishing with his family in Mt. Pleasant. Fall boat trips to Lake Powell were some of his favorite times.
He was well known for his quick wit, sarcastic commentary, and delicious food - ribs, salsa, and full-out breakfasts were his specialties!
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard Cano, Richard Ruiz, and his uncle Clifton Shields.
Ron is survived by his wife, Karla; children, Pam (Autie) Weaver, Grantsville, UT; Ron B. II (Gina) Ruiz, Tooele, UT; Crei (Ric) Yost, Tooele, UT; Step-kids, Wendi (Bethany Tucker) Elton, Tooele, UT; and Shawn (Lynette Harris) Elton, Tooele, UT.
7 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren; Neko, Marcus & Abigail Ruiz; Clarissa (Dakota) Dowdle & A.J. Weaver; Randi (TJ) Tanner, Karena (Matt Dilworth) Davis; Amanda (Michael) McMain, Mikali (Cade) Carter, Taylore (Michael Dow) Elton.
2 great grandchildren, 7 step-great grandchildren; Ozzy Tanner, Ares Dilworth; Maecee, Tatum, Axl & Daxton McMain; Hayes Bliven, Quynn Carter, Mack Ray Dow.
We all love you and will miss you so much!
A graveside service will be held Friday, July 1st, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Tooele City Cemetery.