Ruben S. Tamez, 76, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on July 20, 2022, in Kingsville, Texas.
He was born on September 17, 1945, in Kingsville, Texas to Salvador and Candida Tamez.
He was a retired maintenance and plumber with Texas A & M Kingsville and various apartment complexes in the area.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Olivia T. Maldonado.
Survivors include his companion of many years, Maria Luisa Garza of Kingsville; one son, Ruben (Yvonne) Tamez Jr. of Bishop; one daughter, Carmen Tamez of Corpus Christi; one brother, Noe Tamez of Oxnard, California; five sisters, Elida T. Gonzalez of La Prayor, Texas, Dolores T. Abundo of Kingsville, Linda Cavazos of Kingsville, Noemi T. Vasquez of Salado, Texas, and Ofelia T. Carrillo of Long Beach, California; four grandchildren, Blessing, Emily, Gilbert, and Javanda; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, 07-25-2022 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, 07-25-2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home.
Burial will be held at Chamberlain Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home.