Danny Calvin Ruiz, age 65, of Orange, CA, born July 29, 1946 ,entered eternal rest with our Lord, surrounded by his loving family on Monday February 6, 2012.
Son, father, & brother & uncle is survived by his mother Mary Ruiz, son Danny Ruiz Jr. Sisters; Vera, Susie, Brenda, Diana & Judy Ruiz. A fine, loving and strong Man he was. With a fun loving, and outgoing personality to everyone he knew. At a young age 17 years he loved to play basketball, he was the shortest on his team. He played daily at the boys club in Santa Ana. In his youth he was known for THE BEST smoked fish in OC. You had your catch, he smoked it to its delicious taste. We will all miss you dearly & passionately, 20 nieces & nephews, 42 great nieces & nephews & 1 great great neice. Cheryl, Carol, David, Daryl, Michael, Tina, Angela, Bernie Robert, Markie, Valerie, Daniel, Tami, Cassandra, Melinda, Lisa, Desirie, Ray, Jimmy & Melissa. " WE will all miss your smile. Forever in our hearts." We love you!...."
Viewing begins at 9:00am Thursday, Feb. 9th with services at 11:00am in Brown Colonial Chapel, Santa Ana, CA.