October 20, 2019, at age 70. Born in San Francisco in 1949 and lived in Oklahoma City until the age of 10 before moving to El Paso, TX. She graduated from Irvin High School.
Ruthie became a fashionista and Interior Designer enthusiast. She was also a lover of music and cinema but spending time with her family was her all time favorite. She was a business woman and volunteered her time giving back to the community to several fundraisers and organizations over the years.
Ruthie was also a strong advocate against bullying.
She is preceded in death by her niece, Ashli Murphy.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, John R. De Leon, son Aaron Armand De Leon (Alexandra) of El Paso, TX., Jon Dimitri De Leon (Linda) of Plainview, TX; Grandchildren, Ayden, Angelina, and Jon Michael De Leon. She is also survived by her parents Paul and Bobbie Ming of Forth Worth, TX; Sisters, Kathy Murphy (Harry ”Buff”) of Annapolis, MD., Toni Skartwed (David) of Ft. Worth and Traci Ming of Ft. Worth, TX.
A Celebration of life will be held for Ruthie Babette Ming De Leon on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home West, 5054 Doniphan Drive, El Paso, TX 79932
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Child Crisis Center of El Paso http://www.childcrisiselp.org/volunteer-program/.
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