Obituary

Nino, Ruben
Ruben Ni?o, 55, of Plainview, passed away on November14, 2016.
There will be a prayer service held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Lemons Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Lemons Memorial Chapel.
Ruben was born on July 29, 1961, in Dimmitt, Texas to Miguel "Mike" Ni?o, Sr. and Manuela Vasquez Ni?o. He graduated from Dimmitt High School. On November 21, 2009, he married Patricia Blanco in Lockney.
Ruben came from a large family. He was blessed with siblings and friends who loved him dearly. He is described as a jokester with a kind heart. You always knew where you stood with Ruben because he didn't pull any punches. He never met a stranger and people loved him everywhere he went. Patricia was the love of his life and he was completely devoted to her. They attended Abundant Grace Church in Plainview.
Ruben was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lupe Ni?o and two sisters, Virginia Gonzalez and Marlene Ni?o.
Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved bride, Pat Ni?o, of the home; one daughter, Nikki Ni?o of San Antonio; three sisters, Alice Rieves of Odessa, Bonnie Turner of Wolverton, Minnesota and Marlene Mendoza of Muleshoe, Texas and six brothers, Mike Ni?o, Jr. of Lewisville, Texas, John Ni?o, of Hereford, Richard Ni?o of Lockhart, Edward Ni?o of Amarillo, Gilbert Ni?o of Ft. Worth and Joe Ni?o of Lubbock. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.