Ruben M. Albares


It's with great sadness to report that former Doughboy and Longknife door gunner
Ruben M. Alvarez of Lubbock, Texas
passed away November 29,2020.
Ruben answered the call from his Country and served proudly with D Troop in 1967-68.
Submitted by John Stenmo

Lubbock- Ruben M. Albares passed into the arms of God and Jesus Christ his Son on November 29, 2020.
His family will celebrate his life of 73 years on Friday, December 4, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers.
They will host a time of fellowship and remembrance Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
with visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. and the Rosary will begin at 7 p.m.
Graveside services will be at 12 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2020, at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park.
In support of the health of his family, face coverings are mandatory while attending the funeral service.
The service will also be live-streamed at www.memorialdesigners.net if you are not able to attend the service. Y
ou are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy.

On January 8, 1947, Ruben was born to Jose Y. Albares and Zulema M. Albares in Bracketville, TX.
He married Virginia Rios Albares on February 28, 1970, in Lubbock, Texas.
Ruben was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Ruben served proudly in the United States Army and was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War.
He loved his country and was a patriot.
He was very active in his community as a member of LULAC for over 20 years.
One of Ruben's joys in life was the sport of soccer.
Ruben was very kind and welcoming to anyone he came across.

Published in Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2020

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