Jesus Ruelas

January 26, 1940 - June 9, 2021

Jesus Ruelas, 81, a lifetime resident of Mercedes Texas went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2021. He was born January 26, 1940 to Tiburcio and Severa Cabrera Ruelas in Mercedes Texas. He attended Our Lady of Mercy catholic school and was an alter server and later attended and graduated from Whitter High School in Whittier California. He also struggled to to work 3 jobs and attended night school to receive his high school diploma. He is survived by his Loving family, wife of 45 years; Lucila Garcia Ruelas and daughters; Elizabertha Ruelas both of Mercedes, Texas, Maricela Ruelas Zapata and granddaughter; Victoria Zapata both of Los Angeles, California. He served in The United States Army and was a Proud Veteran and was honorably discharged. He was also an Hidalgo County Sheriff's Deputy for over 25 years. Ex Lt. Ruelas was a dedicated son, husband and father and a dear friend to many. Visitation will take place on Monday, June 14, 2021 from Noon to 8:00p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6:00p.m.. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. We will depart Rudy Garza Chapel of Peace at 10:30a.m. for an 11:00a.m. mass at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Interment will be held at Texas Rio Grande State Veterans Cemetery in Mission Texas. Pallbearers will be: Ex-Lt. Fidel Jasso, Captain Gerardo Lopez, Chief Oscar Montoya, Ex Sgt. Sam Pena and Sgt. Fidel Perez, Deputy Rene Tijerina. Honorary pallbearers are: Chief Gabriel Castaneda and Mission Police Officer Sam Segura. Funeral services are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home of Mercedes Texas.