Humberto Ruiz Melendez, age 76, died Friday, January 31, 2020, in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born February 4, 1943 in Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Vincente Ruiz and Josefa Melendez

He married Eva Tarango on January 22, 1974 in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Humberto Was very proud of his yard and gardening which he loved to do. He enjoyed cooking and barbequing outdoors. He was always growing beautiful vegetables in his gardens

Humberto Worked for many years in the Liberal Area at National Beef and ADM Grain Elevator.

Survivors include: his wife Eva married for 46 years.

Sons Humberto Ruiz, Jr and his wife Sandra and Vince Ruiz and his wife Aide.

Brothers Pedro Ruiz, Ruben Ruiz, Angel Ruiz, Jaime Ruiz.

Sister Maria Ruiz

5 Grandchildren Ariana, Abraham, Adriana, Victoria, Emmanuel.

Humberto was preceded in death by His Parents, Sisters Martina Ortiz and Ana Ruiz. Brothers Librado Ruiz and Leonel Ruiz.

Rosary will be Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 7:00 PM.

Funeral Mass will be Friday February 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM Both services will be held at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 North Calhoun Avenue, Liberal Kansas, 67901.

Interment will follow at the Liberal Cemetery.

Reverend Ted Stoecklein will Celebrate the Mass.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com