Teodoro "Eddie" Ruiz, born July 1, 1951 in Robstown, Texas to Antonio and Pauline Ruiz, was the oldest of three brothers and one sister. He married Catalina Sabala, December 9, 1988 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Eddie was a loyal employee of ATMEL Corporation for 14 years. He will be best remembered for his unique language, love of music, the Dallas Cowboys, and being a dance machine. He was a wonderful brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is preceded in death by both parents and a brother (Antonio Ruiz, Jr.). He is survived by his wife, Catalina "Cathy" Ruiz; daughter, Christina Ruiz-Saenz and her husband, Jaime; two grandchildren, Christopher and Sabrina Saenz, of Memphis, Texas; son, Benjamin Ruiz of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and daughter, Mellisa Vasquez; three grandchildren, Azlina, Dominick, and Olivia Vasquez, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brothers, Raul Ruiz (Dora Ruiz), of Houston, Texas, and Armando Ruiz (Mary Jane Ruiz) of Amarillo, Texas; and one sister, Mrs. Angie (Ruiz) Garcia of Memphis, Texas.Remembrance Gathering, 7:00PM-9:00PM, with a Rosary at 7:00PM, Monday, July 11, 2016 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Monday, July 11, 2016 7:00PM - 9:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Monday, July 11, 2016 7:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855