Funeral services for Retired SSG Roberto Tomas Ruiz 56, of Killeen, Texas will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Chisolm's Family Funeral Home in Killeen, Texas. Burial with full military honors will follow the service at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.

Viewing will be held two hours prior to the service (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) at the funeral home.

Mr. Ruiz passed away December 29, 2021, in Killeen, Texas.

Services can be viewed via Zoom: Meeting ID - 4778772534   Passcode - Ruiz

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SSG Roberto Ruiz was born to Tomas Ruiz and Blanca Santana on February 5, 1965, in Canal Zone, Ft. Kobbe, Panama. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York and Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. SSG Ruiz entered the United States Army in November 1984 and attended Infantry Basic Training and Airborne School at Fort Benning, GA. He served with honor in the 82 ^nd Airborne Division. His awards and decorations include: The Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, (5) Army Commendation Medals, (3) Army Achievement Medals, (6) Army Good Conduct Medals, (2) National Defense Service Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, (2) NCO Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, (4) Overseas Service Medals, Expert Infantry Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Army Parachutist Badge.

"Bobby" as he was called by his family and friends was the best of sons. He made his parents very proud. He followed his father's footsteps - joined the Army and made a career of service to his Nation. He was a man of good actions, a caring person, and a loving father and grandfather. His family was his pride and joy after retiring from the Armed Forces. Bobby will be greatly missed by all – his friends, his aunts, his uncles, and cousins. He was the pride and joy of the Ruiz Family.

Roberto is survived by his wife, Taniuska Flores; his son, Alec Ruiz; his daughter, Angie Ruiz; two granddaughters, Annalicia and Layla Jane; parents, Tomas and Blanca Ruiz. Roberto was an exemplary brother to his siblings Linda, Anthony, and Ruby Ann. He will be deeply missed by his family.

He is preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth.

Bobby now leaves this earthly life in order to be a part of the spiritual universe. There he will rest peacefully with those who have loved him deeply and next to them, he will continue to watch over us and protect us from harm. May he rest in peace.