Ruben Armando Nieto of Garland, Texas passed away July 23, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born April 4, 1949 to Gabino and Aurora (Barraza) Nieto in Juarez, Mexico. Ruben grew up and attended schools in Juarez, Mexico. He married Martha Cereceres on January 2, 1968 in Juarez, Mexico. He moved to El Paso, Texas in April 1974. Ruben worked in the construction industry most of his life. He enjoyed dog and horse racing and loved cars. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Ruben is survived by his wife, Martha Nieto; children, Patricia Nieto of El Paso, Texas, Marta Nieto of Garland, Texas, Ruben Nieto, Jr. of Wylie, Texas, Sandra Garcia and husband, Julian of Wylie, Texas; grandchildren, Jack Jauregui, Edgar Jauregui and wife, Katie, Priscilla Nieto, Miriam Garcia, Joseph Garcia, and Joel Garcia; brother, Hector Nieto; sisters, Olga Nieto and Elsa Briseno; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1201 Alma Drive, Plano, Texas. Interment will be held at Ridgeview Memorial Park, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas.