Frank Ray Ruiz

Frank Ray Ruiz, 64, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on October 5, 2017. Frank attended St. Mark’s Grade School and went on to attend St. Mary’s High School, graduating class of 1972. Frank was a great athlete and a friend to everyone. He started his career working at Maricopa County Hospital working in the ER department and then he went on to work at Arizona Bank (Bank of America). Frank completed his career with the Arizona Department of Revenue. Frank was an avid sports fan always supporting his beloved LA Dodgers, LA Lakers, and Oakland Raiders. He is preceded in death by his mother; Patsy and brother; Tom. He is survived by his father; Oscar Sr., sister; Renee (Danny) Broderick, brothers; Oscar Jr. and Mark; nieces; Stephanie (Jason) Stam, Colleen (Jake) Holthus, Rachelle, Brittney Rae, Alyssa, Savanah, nephews; Daniel (Amanda) Velasquez, Adam, great-nieces; Sarah, Sophia, Madelyn, Ella and great-nephew; Noah and many aunts, uncles & cousins. On behalf of the Ruiz family we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff of St. Luke’s ICU. Visitation is from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., with the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 13, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 14, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th Street, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix.