Author: Howe Enterprise

The family of Kevin Frantz have sent to the Howe Enterprise the following information.

Job Fair scheduled March 1, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at
Hampton Inn in Denison, TX

Ruiz Food Products, Inc. (Denison, TX) is looking to add approximately 100 new Team Members as it increases production of its El Monterey and Tornados products.

“We will be accepting applications for a number of positions,” explains Rebeckah Flanagan, Senior Human Resources Manager, Denison Ruiz Food Products, Inc. “They include production and packaging Team Members and machine operators.”

Interested applicants may apply directly at the Denison Ruiz Foods facility (2410 Texoma Drive, Denison) or during the March 1, 2017 Job Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Denison Hampton Inn. Applications will be available at the Job Fair – please bring resumes to attach to applications. Qualified applicants will be contacted. Some interviews will be conducted on the day of the Job Fair.

Ruiz Foods joined the Denison business community on May 13, 2005 during an on-site celebration event.

By December 2005, Ruiz Foods Denison renovated the existing facility and began shipping El Monterey products to customers. Currently, Team Member count in Denison is 1,124, qualifying Ruiz Foods to be classified as the largest private-employer in Grayson County.

Ruiz Foods was co-founded by Fred Ruiz and his father, Louis over 50 years ago. It remains family-owned with a commitment to producing foods that offer today’s consumer quality, value and great taste.

El Monterey, the company’s frozen Mexican food brand, is nationally distributed and ranked #1 in its category. Likewise, Tornados, predominantly found on roller grills in convenience stores, is also distributed nationally and is a roller grill snack food leader.

The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Dinuba, California. Manufacturing and distribution facilities for both El Monterey and Tornados products are located in California, Texas and South Carolina.

Kim Ruiz Beck, the elder daughter of Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Fred Ruiz, is Chairman. Rachel Cullen is President and CEO.
Ruiz Foods is dedicated to premium quality, authentically prepared frozen foods selling to all channels of distribution: retail, convenience store, clubs, vending, industrial and foodservice.

For more information; please visit www.ElMonterey.com or www.myTornados.com.

Howe- Funeral services for Billy Hugh “Bill” Roby will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, February 27 at Waldo Funeral Home. Rev. Roy Layman will officiate. Burial will follow at Hall Cemetery with Kenneth Holman, Robert Holman, Mike Call, Larry Roby, Danny Roby, and Gary Obrien serving as pallbearers. Mr. Roby, 84, passed away Thursday, February 23 at Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center.

Bill was born March 12, 1932 in Athens, Texas to the late Frank and Nina D (Hood) Roby. He served two years in the US Army. On July 18, 1964, Bill and Ruby were married in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Roby worked for Texas Instruments for 34 years, retiring in 1993. He had a knack for being able to fix or repair anything and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, gardening, and listening to classic country music. Bill was a true fan of the Dallas Cowboys and will be remembered for his great stories.

Mr. Roby is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruby of Howe; four children, Stephen Roby and wife Terri of Pottsboro, Tim Roby of Howe, Kristi Cooke and husband Quay of Melissa, and Kyle Roby of Princeton; six grandchildren, Jared Roby, Jordan Roby, Jacob Roby, Mason Cooke, Cayden Cooke, and Norah Cooke; two sisters, Margie Trammell of Tyler and Joan Bedsole of Athens; brother, Jim Roby and wife Fay of Edom; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Irene Munster and Mildred Socia; and two brothers, Albert Howard Roby and Bennie Jack Roby.

Howe Police Sergeant Michael Hill has released the following statement regarding the death of local Howe businessman Kevin Frantz.

“We are investing the death of a 53-year-old Howe business owner.  The police were called after a family member couldn’t reach him.  The police forced entry into the business where they found the man.  Paramedics responded and found no signs compatible of life.  The Justice of the Peace was called and pronounced the man deceased.  Circumstances surrounding the man’s death are under investigation and awaiting an autopsy.”

Frantz was the owner of Frantz Repair Service at 120 N. Collins Freeway in Howe and once served as assistant fire chief for the Howe Volunteer Fire Department.  The Frantz family have been longtime business owners and supporters of Howe.