July 2, 1943 – June 2, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ruben M. Saenz, 80, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who went to be with our Lord on June 2, 2024. Ruben proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a photographer from 1961 to 1964. He led a dedicated career at Celanese in Bishop, TX, where he retired after 31 years.
As hard as he worked, he played even harder. He was an avid golfer, known to any golf enthusiast in the community. When he wasn’t at the golf course, he enjoyed barbecuing, trying his luck with lottery tickets, and avidly supporting the Dallas Cowboys. Although he loved his Cowboys, his favorite sports to watch were whatever sports his grandsons happened to be playing at the time. All five of his grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life.
Born on July 2, 1943, in Victoria, TX, Ruben lived a life full of joy and love in the company of his family and friends. Ruben is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Maria de Jesus Saenz; his son, Ruben M. Saenz, Jr.; and his brothers, Rosalio Saenz and Raymond Saenz.
Among those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Mary Lou; his daughters, Terri (Frank) Hunt and Mimi (R.C.) Reyes; his five grandchildren, Dr. Devery Hunt, Jensen Hunt, Garon Hunt, Alyssa Reyes, and Nicholas Reyes; as well as his brothers, Rene Saenz and Roque Saenz; his sisters, Rachel Rivas and Rosalinda Garcia; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. While they will forever mourn the loss of their husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, they will always hold dear and find comfort in his beautiful smile and his legacy of laughter and living life to the fullest.
Pallbearers will be Garon Hunt, Nicholas Reyes, Mario Garcia, Ray Saenz, Rick Saenz, and Christian Stine. Honorary pallbearers are Rosalio Saenz, Jr., Randy Rivas, Trey Saenz, Chris Saenz, Rocky Saenz, Jr., Bobby Saenz, Jesus Rodriguez, Abel Zapata, and Joseph Rosales.
The family will receive condolences beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary in Kingsville, TX, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Burial will take place at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 11 a.m.
– Terri Sáenz Hunt and family.
Ruben M. Saenz
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