Jose De Jesus “Jessie” Ruiz, Jr., 70, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on November 27, 1943, in Puebla, Mexico, to Asuncion Ruiz and Jose De Jesus Ruiz, Sr., and had been a longtime resident of the area.

Survivors include his wife, Maria Ruiz of Beaumont; mother, Asuncion Ruiz of Mexico; sons, Alfonzo Ruiz and Joe Ruiz, Sr., both of Beaumont; grandchildren, Joe Ruiz, Jr., Joanna Ruiz, Josephine, Ruiz, and Nicholas Ruiz; brothers, Edwardo Ruiz of Beaumont and Hijinio Ruiz of Mexico; and sisters, Asuncion Ruiz and Lourdes Ruiz, both of Mexico.

A Rosary for Mr. Ruiz will be recited at 6:00 p.m., with a gathering of friends and family to follow, Friday, March 21, 2014, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Cristo Rey Catholic church, 767 Avenue A, Beaumont. A committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.