 LOBATO, RUTH G. On December 4, 2014, Ruth peacefully passed into eternal life at the age of 97. Born on March 5, 1917, in San Pablo, CO to Vicente Gonzales and Clara Duran Gonzales, Ruth was one of eight children. Educated at the Allison School for Girls in Santa Fe, The Menaul School in Albuquerque, she earned a BA from Adams State Teachers College in Alamosa, CO. Ruth was a much admired teacher of Spanish and worked for the Ft. Garland, CO (1942- 1944), Los Lunas (1948- 1962), and Grants (1962- 1978) School Districts. She also taught Spanish at the NMSU Branch in Grants. She inspired her students, many with whom she has corresponded over the years. Ruth was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church where she served as deacon. She was affiliated with AAUW, Retired Teachers, and was a 51 year member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for Women Educators. She was nominated to Who's Who of American Women in 1972. Ruth is the deeply loved mother to Carmen Tapia (John) of Albuquerque and Camille Johnson (Robert) of Mill Valley, CA; grandmother to Ron Tapia and Veronica Hoffman (Heath); great-grandmother to Nicholas and Stephanie Tapia, Joshua and Sophia Hoffman; great-great-grandmother to Isaac Tapia-Banda. She is also survived by Lisa Tapia; two brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; and several nephews and nieces. Ruth is predeceased by her sweetheart and husband of 62 years, Louis A. Lobato (October 25, 2002); parents, Vicente and Clara Gonzales; siblings, Serbula Sanchez (Ruben), Celia Everitt (Harold Everitt and Nick Atencio), Horacio Gonzales (Rose), Ruth, Celia, Margarito and Julia Gonzales. A loving, generous and nurturing woman and a dear friend to many, Ruth will be missed. Services for Ruth will be held Monday, December 15, 2014 at 10:30 AM in the chapel of the Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming NE with Pastor Seth Finch officiating. Because Ruth so strongly encouraged education for all, in lieu of flowers, those who wish may send a memorial contribution to The Menaul School, 301 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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