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Obituary for Ruiz


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday February 11, 2003

Angelina (Angie) Ruiz, 63, born in Tome, NM on August 1, 1939, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord Jesus our Savior, Saturday, February 8, 2003 after her valiant battle with lung cancer. Angie is survived by her husband of 43 years, Manuel; her daughter, Lorraine and husband Mark, and son Andrew Martinez of Albuquerque; her son, Daniel and friend Garth Barthelmes of Palm Springs, CA, her son, David and wife Hope and children, Alicia and Orlando Ruiz of Albuquerque, her son, Donald and sons, Matthew and Robert Ruiz of Albuquerque; her daughter, Michelle and husband Bill and children, Eric Scharlau, Linda Anderson and Adam Scharlau of Orlando, FL, her son, Damian of Phoenix, AZ, her son, Rey and daughter Raenah Ruiz of Albuquerque, her son, Daren and Lisa Ortiz and children, Kayla and Milan Ruiz of Albuquerque. Angie is also survived by her mother-in-law, Sara Ruiz of Albuquerque; her brother, Joe and wife Terri Chavez of Seboyeta, NM; her sister, Lala and Joe Trujillo of Albuquerque, her sister, Eloisa and husband, Cande Padilla of Los Lunas and her sister, Magdalena and husband, Daniel Rehberg of Albuquerque; and many other relatives and friends. Angie was a homemaker and worked outside the home in various other jobs including restaurant work, care of elderly, and a casino worker. Angie is remembered by her family and friends as a generous caring woman who always welcomed you and loved her grandchildren. She said"The little ones, sometimes you're down and they say something funny and they lift you up again. It's the greatest gift." Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Road. Services will be held Wednesday, 12:00 noon, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Seboyeta, NM. Interment will follow at Bibo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Ruiz, David Ruiz, Donald Ruiz, Damian Ruiz, Rey Ruiz and James Valles. Honorary pallbearers will be Daren Ruiz, Mark Martinez, Andrew Martinez, Matthew Royo, Bill Scharlau, Dominic Valles, Paul Valles, Jr., Reyes Anaya, Phillip Chavez, Richard Chavez, Salamon Marquez, Randy Padilla, Mimo Armijo and Greg Larranaga. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333