Senaida Ruiz died Sunday March 6, 2022 at St Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. She was born June 5, 1931 in Sinton, Texas the daughter of Esiqueo and Maria (Torres) Ramirez. She married Francisco “Frank” Ruiz in 1954. He survives.
Senaida was raised, attended school, and married in Sinton Texas. After her children were old enough to attend school, she worked in housekeeping in the health care industry for over 25 years. She enjoyed playing bingo and taking her chances on scratch off lottery tickets. Her family will remember her for her lifelong work ethic. There was never an idle moment. He children acknowledge that they were her biggest labor in life. She inspired harmony among them and always put their needs before hers. They never lacked for food, company, humor, or love. Many memories were made around family meals. Cooking was an art which no one could duplicate. She loved her family unconditionally and was extremely proud of all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition the her husband-Frank Ruiz, she is survived by her Children-Raphael (Melda) Ruiz of Hale Center, TX, Anna (Danny) Lopez of Garden City, Lupe Ruiz of Garden City, Ks, Frank Ruiz Jr of Larned, KS, Amelia Skipton of Garden City, KS, Roman (Isabel) Ruiz of Holcomb, KS, Ramon Ruiz of Garden City, KS, Doroteo (Diane) Ruiz of Garden City, KS, Dora (Jose) Reyes of Garden City, KS, Estevan ( Leandra) Ruiz of Garden City, KS, & Santos Ruiz of Garden City, KS; 38 Grandchildren; 69 Great Grandchildren, numerous Great Grandchildren & Sister-Nena Villanueva. In addition to her Parents, she was preceded in death by her son-Jesse Villanueva; Granddaughter-Veronica Ruiz & Siblings-Manuel Ramirez, Jesse Ramirez, Catarina Ramirez, Isabell Trevino, Francesca Sanchez & Delfina Terriquez.
Visitation will be held 12:00 – 5:00 pm on Thursday March 10, 2022 at Garnand Funeral Home with a 7:30 pm Rosary following at St Mary Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be 12:00 pm Friday March 11, 2022 at St Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant and broadcast live via the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. The family suggest memorials to the Senaida Ruiz Memorial Fund in Care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS. 67846. 620-276-3219