It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Enrique "Kiki" Ruiz on January 3, 2025. He was born July 15, 1953 in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico to Hortencia and Valentine Ruiz.

Those left to mourn him include his daughter Monica Ramirez (Rigo), siblings Rosey Ruiz, Gloria (Sergio), Lulu Lara (Pancho), Tencha Ruiz (Jaime), Irene Ruiz, Rachel Chavez (Tony), and Patty Ruiz. He also leaves grandchildren Nicholas and Devanie and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Valentine and Hortencia, brothers Mario Ruiz, Valentine Ruiz Sr. and Arturo Ruiz.

A prayer vigil will be held on Friday January 24, 2025 at San Miguel Catholic Church, 19217 NM 28. Visitations will begin at 01:00 P.M. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 02:00 P.M. and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 02:30 P.M. At Kiki's request cremation will follow and inurnment will be at a later date.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com