Eric Andrew Ruiz, 18 of Dalhart, made his final Homerun on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Eric's Last Home Game will be at 6:00PM on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Earl Smith Field with Deacon Michael Anzaldua, St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, officiating. Bring your lawn chairs and dress in your favorite baseball attire as we celebrate Eric's Last Home Game. In case of intermittent weather, the service will be moved to the Dalhart High School Auditorium. Eric will lay in state from 10:00AM until 5:00PM on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the funeral home. A Rosary will immediately follow at 6:00PM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Horizon Funeral Home. Eric was born on May 16, 2005 to Robert and Anita Ruiz in Dalhart, TX. He was a senior at Dalhart High School and was excited for graduation and ready to celebrate his accomplishments. Instead, God gave Eric the best seat He has to offer in His stadium. Goes without saying, but Eric had a passion for baseball. He truly loved playing the game and had fun playing his favorite position, first baseman. Eric also enjoyed playing pitcher. Eric excelled academically as well and was good with his hands. So much so that he was awarded the Golden Arm Award in welding. He was praised by his instructor for being so talented. When it came to music, he had good taste and appreciated classics from the 80s and 90s. Eric cherished every moment spent with his family and friends. Above all, Eric was a man of God and a member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He truly will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Armando and Carmen Ruiz; and great grandmother: Margarita Naranjo. Eric is survived by his parents: Robert and Anita Ruiz of Dalhart; one brother: Hector De La Cruz of San Antonio; two sisters: Alejandra Elena Ruiz and Aryah Faith Ruiz both of Dalhart; and grandparents: Daisy Naranjo, Gilbert De La Cruz, Jr., Gilbert De La Cruz Sr., and Josie De La Cruz. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Eric Andrew Ruiz, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Memorial Donation Prayer Service Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:00 PM St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 411 E Texas Blvd Dalhart, Texas 79022 Funeral Service Wednesday, May 24, 2023 6:00 PM Earl Smith Field 1802 E 16th St Dalhart, TX 79022 The baseball field is directly behind the Dalhart Junior High School.