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Obituary for RUIZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday May 02, 2006

Jacobita (Jackie) Ruiz, born April 5, 1915, in Escobosa, NM, passed away April 27, 2006 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eliseo Ruiz in 1980; her parents, brother, and sister. Jackie is survived by her loving companion, Adrian Montoya, and loving children, loving Ruiz and (Margie), Josie Gonzales, Eloisa Lopez (Simon), Alex Ruiz (Corine), Compton (Dan), Orlando Ruiz (Judy) and Shelley Carrion; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren,; one sister, Sadie Mendez of California; and a sister-in-law, Carmen Sandoval. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was a member of San Jose Catholic Church where she and Adrian attended on a regular basis. Jackie will be remembered for her beautiful Thanksgiving prayer and memorable blessing when her family was leaving on a trip. Jackie seemed to become everyone's "Grandma Jackie" because of her tender loving spirit she naturally carried. Visitations will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway SW. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Tony Nieto Jr., Ray Nieto, Steven Ruiz, Christopher Ruiz, Rudy Anaya, and Michael Duran. Honorary Pallbearers will be her five granddaughters, Shelly Carrion, Diane Resendez, Connie Millar, Terry Erwin, Irene Lunneborg, and Naomi Villa Rael. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222