04/11/2024
Updated 4/16/2024
From Pastor Samuel Ruiz:
On behalf of the Ruiz family and Winter Park Christian Church, we extend our thankfulness and appreciation to family, brothers, and sisters in Christ, as well as all the friends who have prayed, supported, and encouraged us through this difficult time. The love we received from everyone was overwhelming, and the unity we experienced as a community will lead us in a better way to healing and hope. We appreciate your continued prayers.
Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”
En nombre de la familia Ruiz y Winter Park Christian Church, extendemos nuestro agradecimiento y apreciación al la familia, hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, y amigos que a través de sus oraciones han apoyado y nos han alentado a través de este tiempo difícil. El amor que hemos recibido de cada uno de ustedes nos fortalece profundamente y la unidad que experimentamos como comunidad nos dirige más rápido a la sanidad y a la esperanza. Seguimos apreciando sus oraciones.
Salmo 133:1 “¡Mirad cuán bueno y cuán delicioso es Habitar los hermanos juntos en armonía!”
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4/11/2024
Octavio (Junior as he was mostly known) from Granby and a former resident of Hot Sulphur Springs passed away on April 6th after a tragic car accident. He would have been 12 on June 16th this year.
Junior was born to Octavio and Mayra and is a brother to Lesley and Kimberley Ruiz. He was a 6th-grade student at East Grand Middle School and a former student at Granby Elementary School.
Junior was known for being happy; he always had a smile on his face. He loved to ski and play sports, his favorite being soccer. He was an active boy who was always a great help as he worked and built things with his dad.
Junior's memory will be forever cherished by his parents, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, the family of Christ in church, and many, many friends.
His funeral service and celebration of life will be held at Winter Park Christian Church, located at 274 Ponderosa Trail in Tabernash, this Saturday, April 13th, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception. His burial services will take place the same day at 3 p.m. in Hot Sulphur Cemetery.
If you wish to honor Junior's memory with flowers, please send them to Winter Park Christian Church, 274 Ponderosa Trail, Tabernash, CO 80478.
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Octavio (Junior como todos lo conocían) residente de Granby y anteriormente de Hot Sulphur Springs, murió el día 6 de Abril debido a un trágico accidente vehicular. Estaba por cumplir 12 años, el 16 de Junio de este año.
Junior era hijo de Octavio y Mayra y hermano de Lesley y Kimberley Ruiz, estaba cursando el 6to grado en la escuela secundaria (East Grand Middle School) y era estudiante egresado de la escuela primaria en Granby (Granby Elementary School).
Junior era un niño muy alegre, siempre iba con una sonrisa en su rostro. Su pasión era esquiar, y jugar deportes, su deporte favorito era el futbol soccer. Un niño activo en todo, y de gran ayuda en los proyectos de su padre, cuando trabaja con él.
Junior será recordado para siempre por sus padres, hermanas, abuelos, tías, tíos, primos, la familia en Cristo, y sus muchos amigos que lo vieron crecer.
Su servicio funeral y celebración de vida se llevará a cabo en la Iglesia Winter Park Christian Church, este Sábado, 13 de abril, a las 11 a.m., localizado en 274 Poderosa Trail en Tabernash; seguido por una pequeña recepción en el mismo lugar. Su entierro tomara lugar el mismo día a las 3 p.m. en el cementerio de Hot Sulphur Springs.