Damacio Amando Ruiz

Damacio Amando Ruiz, 84, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Damacio was born on August 26, 1942, to Damacio Ruiz and Juliana S. Ruiz. He married the love of his life, Delia Ruiz, on November 8, 1975, and together they shared 51 cherished years of marriage.

Damacio was a hardworking and devoted family man who bravely and courageously served in the Army for his country. He later worked as a maintenance worker for the City of Three Rivers. He was a man of strong faith who found great joy in praising and worshiping the Lord. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing softball and golf, as well as welding. Above all, Damacio treasured the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His love for the Lord and devotion to his family will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Delia Ruiz; his grandson, Jason Chabera; his parents, Damacio and Juliana E. Ruiz; and his siblings.

Survivors include his two daughters, JoAnn (Joe) Perez and Rosie Garcia; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Three Rivers, Texas with a prayer service to follow at 7 p.m.

The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday October 30, at the same location with Pastor Rick Perez officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Whitsett.

Pallbearers will be Josh Chabera, Jayden Saenz, Bernardo Ruiz Jr., Eddie Ruiz, John Molina and Joe Perez.

Dad Never Needed To Tell Me What Kind Of Man He Was

I saw it in the way he treated people, In how he helped without making a show,

In how he listened before he answered, And gave his time when nobody noticed.

Years have taught me what those moments meant,

Some lessons only become clear later,

Dad's greatest teachings were never speeches,

They were the way he lived in front of me.