- Date Of Birth: August 26, 1925
- Date Of Death: April 2, 2015
- State: New Mexico
Ruby Gonzales was born August 26, 1925 to Emilio Jimenez and Rafaela Espinosa in Lorenzo, TX. Ruby was Protestant and a member of Templo La Hermosa, a graduate of ministry of song at Latin Bible Institute; she was a long life learner as she always continued her education. Ruby was an active member of her church, as a secretary, Sunday school teacher, and church choir member. She worked in ministry alongside her husband, the late, Rev. Richard Gonzales for over 50 years. Ruby was employed at Walker Air Force Base as cafeteria manager from 1957 to 1967 and also at Alco Discount Sore as a cashier from 1967 to 1979. A world traveler, Ruby enjoyed her adventures to Greece, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Puerto Rico, New York, North Carolina, Georgia, New Orleans, San Francisco, Portland and Hawaii.
Ruby is survived by her son, Rev. Richard Gonzales and wife, Birdie of San Antonio, TX; son, Robert Gonzales and wife, Migdalia of Austin, TX; foster son, Howard Peterson of Roswell, NM; daughter, Rachael Gonzales and husband, Daniel McCarthy of Pleasant Hill, CA; brothers, Martin Jimenez of Fremont, CA; Moses Jimenez of Cedar Crest, NM; sisters, Priscilla Cansino of Roswell, NM; Molly Mondy of Las Cruces, NM; Ruby was also blessed with grandchildren: Melissa Arellano, Ryan Santiago, and Jonathon Gonzales; also 6 great grandchildren.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Richard Gonzales; foster son, Tim Peterson; brothers, Santiago Jimenez and Frank Jimenez; sisters, Rev. Mary Prado and Rev. Hortencia Garcia; Margarita Madrid-Rodriguez and a granddaughter, Ingrid Santiago.
Mom’s favorite scripture was Proverb 22.6 “Instruye al nio en su camino y cuando fuere viejo no se apartara de el.”
Ruby was a loving and devoted wife, mother and a caregiver to many children over the years.
The family would especially like to thank Patti Gutierrez, Mom’s devoted home care provider who was of great support, care and friendship to our Mom.
