Loving mother of Sharon Dufrene Houpy (Brandon); devoted companion and former wife of William Schwertz; daughter of the late Frank S. Tamor and Marion Planchard Tamor; granddaughter of the late Frank and Lena Tamor, Clifton Planchard, and Juanita Jacobs Planchard; loving sister of Patricia Tamor Garcia and the late Frank B. Tomaso, Jr. and Maria Planchard Raynal; loving grandmother of James P. Carson, Jr., Matthew Dufrene, and Brandon Houpy, Jr.; Godmother of Robbie Garcia and Amy Raynal; lifelong and best friend of Kim Janneck. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon. A Memorial Mass will begin at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel. Ms. Ruiz will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. The Family invites you to share your fond memories and condolences online at www.stbernardmemorial.com
