Ruben is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Eva Herrera, and his three children, Ruben Herrera, Vincent Herrera, and Yolanda Gonzalez. Ruben served in the United States Army from 1956 until 1959. Ruben was a life-long truck driver, doing it for thirty-seven years. He will be remembered for being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Ruben loved gathering with family and carrying on traditions, and always did so with a great sense of humor.