HAINES CITY -- Mr. Trinidad Ruiz of Haines City died of heart failure Saturday (July 16, 2005). He was 52.

Born Sept. 27, 1952, in Mexico, Mr. Ruiz came here from California 10 years ago. He was a forklift operator for Greenlefe. He attended St. Ann Catholic Church, Haines City.

Mr. Ruiz is survived by his companion, Lourdes Tirado, Haines City; son, Jasson Ruiz; daughter, Nuvia Ruiz; brother, Noe Ruiz; sister, Lorena Jimenez; five grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Haines City.