Martin Ruiz went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the age of 56 years. He was a spectacular dancer, specifically country music dancing. Marty loved to fish and was an avid sports fan, with the Dallas Cowboys being his favorite. He enjoyed watching Old Western Movies, playing golf, and taking trips to gamble. Marty was a perfectionist when it came to carpentry work. He was a 1979 graduate of John Marshall High School and worked for Capitol Cement for 22 years. Marty was preceded in death by his parents, Valentin and Yolanda Ruiz and his beloved mother-in-law, Ann Selvidge. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Traci; brothers, Valentin (Debbie) Ruiz, Michael (Arlene) Ruiz, Victor Ruiz, Carlos (Cecilia) Ruiz, Joe (Olga) Ruiz; sisters, Mary Ann (Steven) Salas and Debra Ann Ruiz; sister-in-law, Judi Dye; brother-in-law, Michael (Sandy) Selvidge; also numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Heritage Oaks Mortuary on Saturday, September 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11th at Bradshaw Cemetery in Bradshaw, TX. The family wishes to give special thanks to Harbour Hospice for their excellent care given to Marty. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.