Arrived in 1992 Washington State

Aurelio Ruiz Jr was born in 1969 in Huejuquilla El Alto Jalisco, Mexico. He started working at the age of 13, doing landscaping.

He grew up in Inglewood, California and attended Inglewood high school.

His Hobby’s were fixing and riding bikes, and loves the beach.

Since an early age he led a life full of service for others and had a special place in his heart for the elderly.

Arrived in Washington in 1992 with nothing and knowing no one. People here in Washington know him as Al. He got a job working concrete and construction.

From the time that he arrived he had made friends with everyone that he had met.

He has touched the lives of all the people he had made life-long friendships with here in town and the community.

He is known for going above and beyond to meet his friends, family, and clients needs.

Last month Al was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer that has spread to many lymph nodes. He has finished radiation and is currently going through intensive chemotherapy treatment. He is unable to work due to the condition he is in.

He has 5 kids. He has two children living with that attend cashmere high school, a freshman and a senior that is soon to be off to University.