Lynda Ruyle Blake

Lynda Louise Ruyle-Blake nee Nelson, 75, passed quietly in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 8, 2017. She was born on December 23, 1941, the eldest child of Ing and Kathryn Nelson, in Oxnard. She graduated from Oxnard High School.

Lynda greatly enjoyed the California life style of sun, beaches and the Missions. She had a keen interest in American Southwestern Indian artifacts and Roman history; Christmas was her favorite time of year to celebrate and she loved shrimp salad.

Lynda is survived by her sons, Mark and Dane; brother, Joe Nelson; granddaughter, Lisa Pernall; and a few grandchildren, cousins, extended family and friends; as well as her kitty, “Kingston.”

Last year she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Blake and son, Lance.

A memorial service for Lynda’s remembrance is to be celebrated at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003, on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 2:00 pm.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com.