Ruben Jimenez, 67, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 27, 1958, in the Bronx, NY, a devoted husband and father, Ruben was the heart of his family and the life of every gathering. Known for his humor and warmth, he had a way of making everyone around him feel welcome and cared for. Ruben was a fighter in every sense of the word, showing remarkable strength and resilience as he battled illness with courage and grace until the very end.

Ruben is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda; his sons, Daniel and Ruben Jr.; his brother, David; and his sister, Cookie. His love, laughter, and spirit will live on through them and all who were fortunate enough to know him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout).

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Taconic Rehabilitation & Nursing at Ulster (https://livinglegendshealth.com/ulster/) for the exceptional care, compassion, and attention they provided to Ruben over the many months he spent in their care. The family will be forever grateful for the comfort, dignity, and kindness shown to him during his time of need.