We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Ruben Andrew Banegas. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. Click on the heart to let us know you were here and to receive email updates. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
My cousin Ruben was one of the wittiest people I've ever known. I think if he had really put his mind to it, he could have been a stand up comedian way before George Lopez ever hit the scene.
I can remember Bobby and Ruben spending every summer with us... moreMy cousin Ruben was one of the wittiest people I've ever known. I think if he had really put his mind to it, he could have been a stand up comedian way before George Lopez ever hit the scene.
I can remember Bobby and Ruben spending every summer with us because they loved spending time with my brothers Mario and Joseph.
The four of them were relentless with their shenanigans. Everything from cowboys to combat, Big time wrestling on the living room floor (where he was known as "Head Butting Peter Mieba"), playing baseball or football with the neighborhood boys, or listening to our record albums with the stereo full blast.
Ruben was the best dancer and the only one I ever knew who could do the splits like James Brown.
He was tough as nails even though he was our skinniest cousin. He survived being hit by a car while riding his bike in Prescott, so he was physically tough as well.
My Uncle Robert would always threaten to send him to "Juvie" (Juvenile Detention Home) which seemed to be the only thing that would scare Ruben. But my Uncle loved his kids so much, we all knew he would never really follow through
with that threat.
I'm going to miss knowing that he's not around to grow into a funny ol' viejito, but I find comfort in knowing that he loved the Lord and knew about the Heavenly home that he now has.
God's promise of an amazing reunion is no doubt the best outcome to leaving this earthly home and body, to our eternal home that awaits us all through our Faith in Jesus Christ.
God bless you Ruben. Thank you for the laughs and the memories.
My love and prayers to Rubens family for comfort during this time.
Love your cousin,
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