Pedro Ruiz III, 22, Halstad, MN, died Monday, June 26, 2017, at his home from an accident.

Pedro was born on January 27, 1995, in Fargo, ND, to Pedro Ruiz Jr. and Virginia M. Ramirez. He lived with his mom and sisters in McAllen, TX, and later with his grandmother Maria V. Martinez, before moving to North Dakota to live with his foster parents, Sara & Rick Almer. He attended school in Fargo and graduated from West Fargo High School. After high school he started working for BNSF Railroad, where he had been employed for the last four years.

Pedro met MonaLisa Perez in 2012 and fell in love, had their first child, Aaliyah Virginia Ruiz in 2014, and are expecting their second child in September. He loved his family time, being one of the most important things he valued. Just hanging out and sharing meals with family and watching movies. Pedro also loved music. It was everything to him, when he was happy, mad, sad, he would turn on his music for relaxation. He always said his peace was driving and listening to music. Everyone that knew him, knew that he never hesitated to try something new, always pushing things to their limits.

Pedro is survived by his loves; girlfriend of 5 years, MonaLisa and daughter, Aaliyah, his son due in September, Pedro Ruiz IV, sister, Princess Victoria Ruiz, Crookston, MN, half sisters, Jeanelle Nicolce Roma, Crystal City, TX, Mary (Al) Ramirez, McAllen, TX, Virginia Ramirez, McAllen, TX, father Pedro Ruiz Jr., grandfather, Pedro Ruiz Sr., grandmother, Maria V. Martinez, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandmother.

Funeral: 1:00PM, Friday, June 30, 2017 at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home Chapel, Fargo, ND

Visitation: One hour before the service at the funeral home.