Juanita was born on January 12, 1927 in San Benito, TX to Juan and Refugia Trevino Leal.
She was preceded in death by her son, Raphael Ruiz-De-Velasco and brother, Joe T. Leal.
Juanita is survived by her children, Rosalia Ruiz-De-Velasco; Carlos Ruiz-De-Velasco; Jorge Ruiz-De-Velasco; Elizabeth Ruiz-De-Velasco; her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Holda Farias, Rosaena Harris, and Juanita Salas.