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Ruth Elizabeth Trainovitch, age 52, a former resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully February 24, 2006 at her home in Menlo Park, CA after a courageous three year battle with colon cancer. She was born August 1, 1953 in Ft. Wayne, IN to John and Betty Middlebrook Trainovitch. After her father died in 1958, Ruth, her sister, Barbara and her mother moved to Albuquerque, NM, where Ruth attended grade school, high school, and college. Ruth received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography from the University of New Mexico in 1977. She worked as a computer programmer in the Computer Science Department at UNM (CIRT) from 1982 to 1990. Ruth received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from UNM in 1991. Ruth then worked as a software engineer for Digital Equipment Corporation and Honeywell Corporation in Albuquerque. She moved to Menlo Park in 1997, where she worked for General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems in Mountain View, CA. Ruth is survived by her constant, loving companion, Scott Loring of Menlo Park; sister, Barbara Freeman and niece, Shanthi Freeman, both of Vancouver, WA. Her mother died in 1985. Ruth and Scott met while taking a ballroom dance class in Albuquerque in 1989 at the UNM Ballroom Dance Club. Ruth is also survived by many lifelong friends in the Albuquerque area. Ruth and Scott have never forgotten the beauty and scenery of the New Mexico landscape, the Sandia Mountains, and the wonderful sunsets. Throughout her cancer diagnosis and various treatments, Ruth never lost her enthusiasm and spirit for life. She entered hospice care in February, 2005 and amazed her friends, doctors and hospice staff with her cheerful attitude and personality. Ruth loved ballroom dancing, reading, and exploring the San Francisco Bay Area. She and Scott cherished their quality time together as well as monthly luncheon and other outings with many friends and supporters. Ruth was an active member of The Catholic Community at Stanford. She enjoyed nature and fitness walks all over the Bay Area. A Celebration of Ruth's Life will be held April 1, 2006 in Menlo Park. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Disposition of ashes will be private. Condolences may be sent c/o Scott Loring, PO Box 1366, Menlo Park, CA 94026. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's memory may be made to the Pathways Hospice Foundation, 585 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. A non-profit organization is also being set up in Ruth's memory. Information may be obtained by writing Scott Loring.
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