Asher Benjamin Ariel Ruthenberg
Passed: November 10, 2019
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Asher Benjamin Ariel Ruthenberg
Passed: November 10, 2019
Obituary
Asher Benjamin Ariel Ruthenberg, age 17 of Litchfield Park, AZ died November 10, 2019, in Litchfield Park, AZ. He was born June 2, 2002, in Kingman, AZ to Mark Ruthenberg and Tatyana Tskhai. He was a student at Millennium High School. Asher was funny. Whether cracking jokes, acting silly or a little bit crazy, he enjoyed making people laugh. Like most teenage boys, he loved to play video games. Call of Duty and UFC were his go-to games and Ricky, Connor, Brody, Kyle, and Brandon were his buddies. He was a fan of MMA and wrestled for three years.
Asher was also politically inclined and enjoyed conspiracy theories. He lived in Russia with his mother for four years and was bilingual in Russian and English. His time abroad opened his eyes to a world view that was uncommon for someone his age and he became concerned about political and economic situations in Russia and Korea. He was a brilliant writer and often expressed his feelings and apprehensions in poetry. Though prodded by his English teacher, he never felt comfortable openly sharing his prose.
Asher is survived by his mother, Tatyana Tskhai; sisters, Sarah McCovery, Rachel Ruthenberg, Gracie Tskhai, and Jazmyn McCovery; and brothers, Micah, Efraim, and William Ruthenberg, and Clarence McCovery. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Ruthenberg.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday, November 22, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel.
15 responses to Asher Benjamin Ariel Ruthenberg
Felton Family says:
November 21, 2019
Our hearts are broken for the family. Praying for peace.
Tim Dahl/Team ROSA says:
November 21, 2019
Sarah and Family,
We are so sorry about your loss and have you in our thoughts & prayers.
While I did not know Asher, I see the face of an angel in his picture.
I believe young people pass because there’s a greater need for them elsewhere.
Heaven is blessed to have someone with humor, intelligence and the art of poetry- and there you will see him again.
Anonymous says:
December 31, 2019
I still can’t stop thinking about it. Such a pure soul. I loved Asher man, such a good friend to me. Sometimes I wish I could just travel back in time. We would just talk and the things he said made me look up to him just because his opinions were so just right. Every now and then I pick up a picture of him and hug it cus I just feel I didn’t hug him enough. Anyways I just had to get that off my chest. I love and miss u Asher. And where ever you are now I hope your at peace.
anonymous says:
October 27, 2020
not a day goes by i dont think asher, he was a brilliant friend and had such a loving soul. i miss him dearly and always smile when he comes to my mind