Lena"RUTH" Hilinski, 64, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2012 in Castle Rock, Colorado. Ruth was born on December 31, 1947 in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Ruth passed away peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by her husband Matthew of Pittsburgh, Pa., 4 children, Curtis, Dwayne, Stacy, and Susan, 13 Grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her 3 sisters Pat, Ginger, Debbie, and 2 brothers Lyman Odell and Dub. Ruth lived a good, full, and productive life and will be missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Lena's name to the Castle Rock Fire Department at 300 Perry Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 or the Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation at National Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation, 11350 McCormick Rd., Executive Plaza 1, Suite 800 Hung Valley, MD 21031-1014, (800) 683-5555 http://www.blindness.org.