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Carlos Ruiz Estrada
Carlos Ruiz Estrada, 58 of Dripping Springs, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 19, 2018. He was born on Sept. 10, 1959 to Francisco and Sarah Estrada. He was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Hayden High School in 1977.
He worked for the Town of Hayden for 35 years, retiring in 2013. He was married to Veronica Xochitl Estrada until her death in 1994. In 1997, he married Sandra Kay and permanently settled in Dripping Springs.
He enjoyed working on cars, listening to music and being a “Jack of All Trades”. He was known for being an extremely hard worker and for lending a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a great past in DJing benefit dances, cruising lowriders and being a proud member of Los Santos Car Club. He spent his retirement years cooking, doing repair projects and being around his many grand-kids.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Sarah, his wife Veronica, sister Anita, brother Francisco, goddaughter Vanessa and his nephews Jason and Max.
He is survived by his wife Sandy, daughters Sarah (Arthur) Sampe, Xochitl Estrada and Candice (Nick) Gaona, his sons Carlos and Francisco Estrada, grandchildren Ella, Mili, Musiq, Yarencia, Jay, Keikikalani, McCain, Myles and Angelito, brother Joe Estrada and many family and friends.
Services will be Saturday, June 2, at St. Joseph’s Parish in Hayden. Rosary will be at 9 a.m., Funeral will be at 10 a.m. with interment and luncheon to follow.
Griffith Mortuary is providing exceptional family service. 101 Johnston Dr., Kearny, AZ 85137. Ph. (520) 363-5353. GriffithMortuary.com.
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