Lupe Ruiz age 80 of Lake City, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She dearly loved her grandchildren and being with her family. Lupe also enjoyed working outside with flowers. Lupe was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church of Clinton, TN.
Lupe was preceded in death by parents Bernardo and Trinidad Elias, daughters Nancy Louise Ruiz and Linda Marie Guzman, brother Gregory Elias and sister Martina Sanchez.
Lupe is survived by husband Trinidad Villa Ruiz of Lake City; sons Michael David Ruiz and wife Ann of Clinton, Arnold James Ruiz of Lake City, and Carlos Adrian Ruiz and wife Shelly of Hollister, CA; daughter Margaret Evon Moody and husband Gregory of Lake City; sisters Mary Andrade of San Jose, CA, Isabel Velez and husband Sal of Hollister, CA and Rosie Villarreal and husband Manuel of Hollister, CA; She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Lupe's visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday, January 18, 2013 with her funeral service following at 8 pm in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with Celebrant Father Julius Abuh. Her interment will be at 10 am Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Grandview Memorial Garden in Clinton, TN.