Ruben J. Fernandez Grabbing Bear, 23, of North Platte, passed away July 6, 2012 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 7, 1988 in North Platte. Ruben is survived by his mother, Peggy Goodwin of North Platte; a sister, Leova Fernandez of Lincoln; two brothers, Felipe Carland of North Platte and Miguel Fernandez of North Platte; a special friend, Tiffiny Estrada; grandparents, Loren and Lucille Carland; aunts and uncles, Leann Grabbing Bear, Tony and Marnia Hughes, Joe and Kristy Hughes, Lawrence Carland, Jukes Munoz, Char Anderson, Darrell Spotted Elk and Edna Apple; special nieces and nephews, Mark O'Dean,Jacquline, Ali, Marley, Anakin, Alex, Nene, Serenity, Sabastin, Tabiaz and Corbin; special cousins, Mijo, Briano, Filemon Munoz, Cory Zeigler, Nadezdha Hughes and Dannie Carland; Ruben's dogs, Justice, Caution, Gonzo and Felony; and many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Grabbing Bear; great grandmother, Alice Perkins; grandmothers, Regina Grabbing Bear and Gertrude Hughes; brother, Jesus; uncle, Oopie; and a special friend, Kresha. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Tue., July 10, 2012 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until service time July 10, 2012 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.