Joshua Nicholas Ruiz, Beloved Father and Son, Passes Away at 33 in Las Cruces, NM
Joshua Nicholas Ruiz, a cherished individual from Las Cruces, New Mexico, tragically passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 33. His untimely departure has left an undeniable void in the hearts of his loved ones, and the community mourns the loss of a warm and loving soul.
Joshua is survived by his daughter, Aiyanna Lee Ruiz, of Colorado; his mother, Bridgette Ruiz Aragon; his brothers, Julian Ruiz and Isaiah Dominguez; his grandfather, Alfredo Ruiz; as well as his aunts, Carla Ruiz and Kris Kaheny of Austin, TX, and many other family members, including his niece Gianna Ruiz. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Emma and Manuel Ruiz, along with his uncles Raul, Jimmy Gonzales, and Eliberto Ruiz, and his aunt Aurora Lucero.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the visitation scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine and Parish in Las Cruces, NM. The community has come together to honor Joshua's memory, sharing their condolences on social media.
In one heartfelt message, a friend expressed, "Our hearts are heavy with the loss of such a beautiful person. May his soul rest in peace."
Details of further funeral arrangements will be announced soon, as the family navigates this difficult time of grief.
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