Francisco Ruiz

ELOY - Francisco Javier Barcelo Ruiz, 26, of Eloy died on Dec. 23, 2014.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at Iglesia Asamblea Apostolica, with Pastor Felix Bermejo officiating. Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Helen of the Cross Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 by the Rev. Alonzo Garcia. Burial will be in Eloy Memorial Park.

Mr. Ruiz was born on Oct. 25, 1988, in Florence. He was devoted to his family and loved to spend time with them. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed collecting movies and going to swap meets.

He was a big Dallas Cowboys fan and loved eating home-cooked food and going to San Francisco, and he loved his dog, Jeffery. He was funny, outgoing, smart and well respected. Most of all he loved to spend time with his baby girl.

Survivors include his companion, Helena Anguiano; a daughter, Liliana Ruiz of Eloy; his parents, Alvaluz and Francisco Ruiz of Lodi, California; a brother, Adrian B. Ruiz of Lodi; two sisters, Jazmin B. and Yesenia B. Ruiz of Lodi; and grandparents, Jesusa Mendez, Leonardo and Hilda H. Ruiz, all of Eloy, and Jorge Barcelo of San Luis, Mexico. He was preceded in death by a brother, Domingo B. Ruiz

J. Warren Funeral Services, Valley Chapel is in charge of arrangements.