Elvira L. Ruiz

Elvira L Ruiz, 82, of San Antonio, passed away on January 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 22, 1942, in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Elvira was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She dedicated her life to her family, always offering kindness, wisdom, and unconditional love. She was known for her warm heart, generous spirit and unwavering strength.

On August 6, 1967, she married Gustavo Ruben Ruiz in Lubbock, Texas. She enjoyed working at Texas Instruments until 1977 when the family relocated to San Antonio. After her husband’s death, she worked at Southwest Research Institute Cafeteria for 16 years until her retirement in 2007. She loved traveling to Mexico to spend time with her family, she had a passion for cooking, she loved watching the San Antonio Spurs and she enjoyed playing Bunco with her Loma Park Bunco Club. She had a special bond with her beautiful cat Panchita and her 3 dogs, Daisy, Brownie and Rocket.

Elvira is survived by her loving daughter Sandra (Rene) Campos, her sister Malena (Juan) Tamez, and her brothers Ramiro (Toneta) DeLeon, Alfredo (Ludivina) DeLeon, Rolando (Thelma) DeLeon and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ruben Ruiz, her parents Jose DeLeon and Maria DeLeon Rodriguez, her sisters, Elva Ruiz, Consuelo Figueroa, Oralia Cardenas and her brothers, Sergio DeLeon, Raul DeLeon, Jose DeLeon, Miguel DeLeon, Juan DeLeon.

A visitation for Elvira will be held Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238. A prayer service will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238. A chapel service will occur on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238. A committal service will follow on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 12:30 PM at San Fernando Cemetery #3, 1735 Cupples Road, San Antonio, Texas 78226.

Her love and legacy will forever remain in our hearts.