Primitivo “Tivo” Ruiz Perez
Primitivo “Tivo” Ruiz Perez, 81, passed away on July 5, 2023, in Webster, TX. He was born on October 20,1941 in Kingsville, TX to Alejandro Perez and Angelita (Ruiz) Perez. Tivo is survived by his loving wife, Ninfa Canales Perez; son, Jason Perez; brother, Oscar Perez; granddaughter Zowii Aguilar and numerous family members and friends.
When his nation called he answered by joining the United States Air Force. He earned a BA from Texas A & I University. Tivo worked as an Engineer for NASA. Tivo was in charge of the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) simulation section. It was an aircraft that was modified to fly computer inputs that simulated the way the Shuttle flew. Astronauts who landed the shuttle had undergo hundreds of hours of training flying the STA, making thousands of landings to become proficient to land the shuttle. Tivo was in charge from the beginning of the STA program until it ended when it was retired. He received several engineering awards, as well as numerous group achievement awards. He was respected as a technical leader as well as a skilled manager. Tivo was mentioned by name in one of President Bush’s graduation speeches in May of 1990 at Texas A&I University as an example of the high achievements made by Hispanics.
He had a passion for golf & Chinese food and loved to play golf with his friends and co-workers.
On Monday July 10, 2023, Tivo’s family will greet guests during a viewing from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm at Crowder Funeral Home, Webster, TX. A Memorial Funeral Mass will follow on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10:30 am at St. Bernadette Catholic Church 15500 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062. Burial will take place at a later date at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a memorial donation in Tivo’s memory may do so to the charity of your choice.
Ninfa, Jason
So sorry for your loss May God grant you peace and strength to endure in the months ahead. TiVo was A very special loved person,May he RIP💜🙏
Becky,
Thank you so much for your kind words. Jason and I really appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Jason and I really appreciate it, from the bottom of our hearts.
Ninfa,
I’m so sorry. This must be so hard for you and Jason. My heart is broken. My prayers are with you all. I hope there is a service at Ft Sam as I am not able to travel to Clearlake.
Sylvia,
Thank you for all your prayers. There will be a service at a later date. We don’t have that date at this time. We will let you know.
Ninfa and Jasón, Our sincerest condolences. Tivo will be remembered with special regard by our family being the next to the last member of the Perez-Ruiz family. May he test in peace.
Diana,
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers.
We are so sorry to hear this news. Tivo was such a friendly, kind man and we will miss seeing him in the neighborhood. Losing someone you love deeply is one of this life’s greatest challenges so we pray God continues to strengthen and uphold you and your family during this difficult time.
—Your friendly neighbors, the Nassiri family
Michelle,
Thank you for your prayers and kind words. Jason and I really appreciate everything all of our neighbors have done for us during this difficult time. God bless all of you.
Prayers and hugs sent for those who loved Tivo. I am just so sorry to hear that we lost him, he reminded me so much of my Dad. Quiet but what the sense of humor, he cared about his employees. I was blessed to be one of them. God welcome Tivo with open arms, and surround his family with the same loving embrace, to give them peace.
Pam,
Your prayers and hugs are really appreciated. Thank you so much for being at his visitation and memorial mass sharing our grief. Tivo always spoke highly of you, and I am sure he would have been glad that you were there. May God bless you.
Pam,
Jason and I also want to thank you for the beautiful flower arrangement you sent to the funeral home. We thank you for your thoughtfulness from the bottom of our hearts.
Ninfa, I just found out yesterday. I’m so sorry for your loss and my deepest condolences. As you know, Tivo and I grew up together on Alice street in Kingsville….so many fond memories. Just this past weekend, I ran into a picture with me, his brother Frank and Tivo from back in 1959. Let me know of his internment date.
My sympathy,
Robert Muniz
Robert,
Thank so much for your condolences and your kind words. I know you will miss him. You have known him longer than I have, since you grew up together. We had a visitation and rosary at the funeral home this past Monday and a memorial mass yesterday at the catholic church we attend. His ashes will be buried at the veteran’s cemetery at a later date in San Antonio. We don’t have the date at this time. Thank you for reaching out to us at this difficult time. Jason and I really appreciate it.
Ninfa, I am so saddened to hear this news of losing Tivo. I’ve just found out now and hope and pray that you are getting through this great loss. Both of you have always been in my thoughts and Tivo will missed dearly.
You and Jason are and always will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Sandifer
Larry,
Your prayers are greatly appreciated during this time of grief. Thank you for your comforting words and your thoughtfulness. Jason and I are doing fine. Our faith will give us the comfort and peace that we need to cope with Tivo’s death.
In honor of Tivo Perez, a donation to the Helen Cuesta Scholarship Fund has been made in his name on behalf of his sister’s (Maria Dahlia Perez Rios) family.
Because of your generosity, SHPE can continue to advance its mission to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.
As the nation’s leading organization serving the Hispanic community, SHPE empowers thousands of students and professionals by delivering innovative programming to provide new employment and career growth opportunities, and by partnering with leading corporations, and prominent academia, and government organizations in STEM.
Thank you so much for your donation to the Helen Cuesta Scholarship Fund in memory of Tivo. He would have loved to be able to help other people get a higher education. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.