Carmen Ruiz Obituary

Age - 91

September 10, 2023

Harlingen, TX

"Carmen D. Ruiz (Nana), 92, of Harlingen, TX, went to her heavenly home on September 7, 2023. She was born in Harlingen,TX in 1931 to Cipriano and Merced Donez and was the eldest daughter. She worked at Hygeia dairy bar for 25 years and continued to work after her retirement as a provider for the elderly. She resided in Pasadena, TX for 6 years prior to her passing. Carmen was preceded in death by her husband Conrado R. Ruiz, both parents, 9 siblings and a grandson, Hector Garcia. She is survived by her only child, Lupita (Moises) Contreras; sisters: Esperanza Salazar, sister, Luz Donez; baby brother, Rogelio (Dalila) Donez; grandsons, Albert (Nancy) Garcia, Conrad Garcia, Daniel (Loraine) Garcia, Michael (Rosie) Contreras; only granddaughter, Melinda (Raul) Aguilar, 26 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Carmen will always be remembered for her heart of gold, selflessness, love of dancing, being the Harlingen Cardinals #1 fan and for her famous cookies. We'll always imagine hearing her say "hellooooo??" and "Go Big Red". We couldn't have asked for a better Mom, Nana, Tia Carmen, sister/ sister-in-law, cousin and friend, and will miss Nana every day. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her. Visitation will be held Monday, September 11, 2023 beginning at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2023 departing the Rudy Garza Funeral Home at 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church (1313 W. Buchanan St. Harlingen, TX) and burial will follow at Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery (21037 Godwin Rd. Harlingen, TX). "

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