SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (BNc)- After more than a week of futile searching, a memorial service for Shane Ruiz has been set.

Freshman college student Shane was drowned in Dominican Republic March 19 while on a mission trip with Freed-Hardeman University. His parents are returning today to the U.S.

The memorial service for Shane will be held Sunday, Apr. 6 at 2:00 p.m., at the Southaven church building.

Those who wish to send cards or notes may write to this address:

Joe, Bonnie and Michael Ruiz
8540 Setter Lane
Olive Branch, MS 38654-7007

Mary Phillips (Shane’s girlfriend)
FHU Box 199
158 East Main Street
Henderson, TN 38340

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