Odilia P. Ruiz

Our cherished mother, Odilia P. Ruiz, peacefully departed from this world on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her home, having graced us with her presence for 93 wonderful years. Born on April 6, 1931, in Hebbronville, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Cresencio and Edelmira Perez. Her life was intertwined with love, resilience, and the warmth of family, leaving a permanent mark on all who knew her.

On what would have been their wedding anniversary, Odilia was joyfully reunited in Heaven with her husband, Jose Jesus “Chuy” Ruiz. She is now at peace alongside him, her parents, siblings, Elifonso Perez, Hortencia Canales, Oralia Davila, Erasmo Perez, Enrique Perez, and Ernesto Perez, and grandson, Rodemiro “Rudy” Ruiz.

Odilia's legacy lives on through her loving children, Rodemiro (Gracia) Ruiz, Hilda (Bobby) Garza, Rene (Rosalie) Ruiz, Roel (Velma) Ruiz, Ernesto (Irene) Ruiz, and Ricardo (Norma) Ruiz, along with her dear sisters, Osvelia Maldonado and Olga (Erasmo) Canales. She also leaves behind a vibrant family lineage in her 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. They will all carry her spirit in their hearts forever.

An extended heartfelt thank you to our brother Ernie for his unwavering support.

Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams in Hebbronville with a Rosary to be prayed at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Services will conclude with Burial at the Greenhill Cemetery in Jim Hogg County.