A good husband and a fatherMany things to many people, but to us he was--Compassionate, generous, honest, caring, lovingHappy with a sarcastic sense of humorAdventurous: Lover of travel and good foodAccounting, photography and casino aficionadoResponsible, hard-worker, diligent, go-getterA fighter for his beliefs---Stubborn, opinionated, short-temperedStoic, but most of all he was human.He will be missed by those that know and love him.Rubens wishes were to be cremated and his life celebrated happily as he lived it. Funeral celebrations are as follows: Funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 6th, 11:00am at Mary Immaculate Church (2800 Valwood Parkway, Farmers Branch, TX 75234) Columbarium internment of Rubens ashes to follow after the mass, on church grounds. Family and friends gathering and reception to be held after.In lieu of flowers, mass offerings and prayers for Ruben are appreciated.Please send the family condolences on this website.