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Elidia“Lilly”Ruiz, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2022 at 87 years of age. She was born on August 3, 1935 in Edinburg, Texas. Lilly was preceded in death by her Parents, Camilo Avila and Gavina Lara Avila; Siblings Fela Avila, Delfino Avila, Dominga Avila, Gillermina Avila, Magdalena A. Badillo, Rafaela Avila, Josefina Avila, Samuel Avila; Grandson Gabriel Ruiz She is survived by her husband, Carlos B. Ruiz; daughter Nancy L. Ramirez (Roland B.), grandson Dominic N. Ramirez; daughter Nora “Linda” Ruiz; son Carlos Ruiz and grandsons Joshua Jordan Ruiz and Carlos Michael Ruiz; brothers Francisco Avila, Cornelio and Juanita Avila, Camilo Avila, and numerous nieces and nephews. Lilly was also blessed with a second family: Doris B Spector; Joci Spector and John Coventry (children Anne Coventry and Jonathan Coventry); Jack and Cathy Spector (children Zach and Lindsey Spector); Jessica Spector and Bryan Lester; and Sarah and Adam Carroll; Mitch and Nikki Spector; Lisa and John Reed and their children Audrey and Sofia, who she adored. Lilly was a devoted military wife, loving mother, grandmother, and a great friend. She was loved by her children, grandchildren, and extended family members unconditionally. Lilly was beautiful, caring, generous, and hospitable. Her devotion to ST. Jude motivated her to extend her caring generosity to the wider community. She volunteered at her children’s school fundraisers, Holy Rosary Church, Matachines, events like NIOSA and Oyster Bake for many years. Anyone lucky enough to have met her knows that Lilly was the life of the party and had a contagious laugh. She loved life itself and her biggest joys were cooking, dancing, entertaining, playing loteria, attending parades, and cheering for the Spurs and Cowboys. She was well-traveled. Her favorite pastime was going to the casinos to play slot machines. We will miss her smile and her Mariachi “grito”. The Family would like to thank Dr. Joseph D. Gonzalez Windermere at Westover Hills Abundance Hospice nurses and medical assistants Private caregiver: Guadalupe Maria Galdeano Honorary Pallbearers will be: Carlos Ruiz, Cornelio Avila, Mitch Spector, Roland Ramirez, David Avila and Roy Avila. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association and or a charity of your choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com

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Elidia "Lilly" Ruiz

August 3, 1935 - September 5, 2022