José Antonio Ruiz passed away peaceful after a short illness on March 15, 2024, in Victoria. He was born on August 30, 1945, in Mexico City, Mexico as Jose Antonio Ruiz Alvarez.
He was predeceased by his wife Elsie Malone and his brother, Julio Garcia Arguelles.
He is survived by his sisters Magdalena Ruiz Hoyer and Martha Patricia Ruiz Rivera; nieces, Isabel Ruiz Appleyard (David), Angela Rosa Hoyer, Marta Valentina Dominguez, and nephew Julio Garcia Arguelles.
The Ruiz Álvarez family is saddened by the departure of our beloved José Antonio Ruiz Álvarez born in 1945 in Mexico and immigrated to Canada in the 1990’s. He was known for his charming personality, free spirit, travels, architecture, and more recently a student at the University of Victoria. A Father figure to Isabel his niece, who will always treasure his values and beliefs.
José Antonio was a great human being, and active in many seniors’ groups in Victoria. He was always willing to listen to others and offer his unconditional support. Family and friends said goodbye to him with the same affection and love that he always gave us. He will be lovingly remembered by so many. Antonio, you will always be in our hearts.
At this time no formal service is planned but a small celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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Antonio will continue to be the second parent for me after my Mom. Always guiding me, and advising me every stage of my life. He was there for me as a young child when I only had my Mother and Grandmother. We spent the best years together in Mexico when I was very very young. He taught me to be extroverted like he was, to respect all walks of life, to love nature and living things and to be outrageous and fun. For months I could not bring myself to write these words down as it was too painful to acknowledge his departure. I still wish I could call him and tell him about my day. I could always count on his response. I will always love you.