Mark Howard Ruiz, 67, of Morriston, FL passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2023, in Ocala, FL. Mark was born in Philadelphia, PA to Phillip and Joan Ruiz. He was an ASE Certified Automotive Technician. Mark served in the US Army in 1975, and married his wife Floretta Ruiz in 1983. He was a Boy Scouts of America Scout Master and enjoyed NASCAR racing and card collecting. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Scott Ruiz. Mark is survived by his wife Floretta Ruiz of Morriston, Children; Elaina, David and wife Melissa DiTomaso, Victoria, Christopher and wife Shannon, Mark, Jennifer and husband Marcus Webster, Frank and wife Brittany, Kaylan, and Brianna, 18 grandchildren, extended family member Brittany Swift, and a dog named Sheldon. Calling hours are 2-4pm on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Baldwin Brothers Funeral and Cremation Society, 11250 SW 93rd Ct. Rd. Ocala, FL 34481. (352) 236-7813.