Frances Ruiz

Frances Lucille Ruiz, A.K.A. McGinty, was born August 15, 1932 and died March 25, 2023 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Frances lived a full life despite the great losses she experienced. Her love of nature and all creatures was legendary.

Frances was born in Kansas City, Kansas and moved with her family to Los Angeles, California when she was three years old. She grew up and remained there for many years. Frances married her high school sweetheart, Robert Blaine Ruiz in 1951. They enjoyed a loving life together. Later in life she moved to Santa Cruz, California and then Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Frances is proceeded in death by her husband, Robert, and her sons, Blaine and Robert. She is survived by her daughter, Frances, her son-in-law, Matthew, and her beloved niece, Beverly, and nephew, Richard.

In memory of Frances, please consider a donation to AMFAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research.

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