Ruby worked for Maui Pineapple Cannery for over 50 years. After retiring she enjoyed going to Las Vegas and spending time with her family and friends. She was very active in the ILWU and the Democratic Party helping all the candidates.
She is survived by her niece/caregiver, Suzette (Steve) Joaquin; sisters, Kay Walden of Arizona, Mildred Rodrigues of Wailuku and Diane (Joven Pico) Yamanoha of Kahului. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului. Visitation will be from 8:30am-11:00am with prayer service at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Makawao Veterans Cemetery at 1:00pm.
The family would like to express their gratitude for all the support received from Kaiser Permanente, Island Hospice and the gang at Hale Mahaolu Akahi.
