Tom Ruiz Saenz's Obituary
Tom Ruiz Saenz
1937 – 2021
On March 10, 2021, Tom Ruiz Saenz of Houston passed away at the age of 83. He was born in Glen Flora, TX to Egnacia Maria Ruiz and Rumaldo Saenz. Tom is married to Viola Saenz, with daughter Mary Helen Rogers and son Tom Saenz Jr., 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Tom was raised in Pearland and finally settled in Houston. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Era and later became a merchant seaman. His profession allowed him to travel and see the world. He loved the sea.
Funeral arrangements are by South Park Funeral Home 1310 North Main Street, Pearland. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 18. Interment and a graveside memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM in the adjacent cemetery with military honors.
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