She was born Maria De La Luz Ruiz on June 2, 1926 to Maria Ortiz and Francisco Ruiz in Phoenix, Arizona. She married the love of her life Luciano Carino in 1973. Lucy is survived by her children Mary Ann Mateo-Laeno (Antonio), David Mateo (Rebecca), and Irene Higueria (James). Also, two grandsons, four granddaughters, six great grandsons, three great granddaughters, and two great-great granddaughters. She also survived by her brothers Eddie Ahumada (Cruz) and Rudy Ahumada. She was predeceased in death by her husband Luciano Carino, son Paul Ahumada, sister Amelia Martinez and niece Irma Martinez Agtang and brother Alberto Ruiz.
A memorial service for Lucy will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Delano Mortuary, 707 Browning Road, Delano, CA 93215. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM at North Kern District Cemetery, 627 Austin St., Delano, CA 93215. A burial will occur at North Kern District Cemetery, 627 AUSTIN ST, DELANO, California 93215-3200.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.delanomortuary.com for the Carino family. Services entrusted to Delano Mortuary, a Dignity Memorial provider.
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