Minerva was a missionary throughout the Republic of Mexico for over twenty years, who led and encouraged many people to our Lord.
She was the epitome of what a Christian, wife and mother should be.
She was preceded in death by a brother.
Minerva is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Emilio Garza Ruiz; sons, Emilio Setien Ruiz and wife, Pauline, and Miguel A. Ruiz; daughters, Sylvia R. Rios and husband, Frank Najera, Jr.; Leticia R. Morales and husband, Joe; Cynthia R. Holguin and husband, Edward, and Alma R. Villarreal; 16 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister; and five brothers.