Madeline Merrill, beloved mom and grandma passed away May 4, 2012 at the age of 76. She was born in San Antonio, TX on January 7, 1936 to Camarino and Eloisa Ruiz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Merrill, parents, brother, Alex Ruiz and sisters, Cora Ruiz and Eva Santa Cruz. Madeline is survived by her daughter, Lorri and husband Gervis Smith, son, Robert H. and wife Kathleen Merrill Jr., and granddaughter, Chrysti Collier. A graveside service will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery located at 1520 Harry Wurzbach, San Antonio, Texas 78209, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.sunsetnwfuneralhome.com
