I'll never forget the day Ruth told me she would have to go on kidney dialysis
3 days a week.  She was so upbeat and grateful that she would be able to
extend her life.  She told me how she would pack a lunch and take extra
food to share with the other people who were having dialysis. (They were like her second family). She accepted this part of her life with such courage.  I
asked one day if she was on a waiting list for a kidney donor.  She told me no.
She had asked not to be on the list.  She wanted someone younger to benefit from the gift of a donor.  I started to cry because she was thinking of others
instead of her own self.  That's why admired her so much. She loved life and lived it to the fullest to the very end. God bless you and I will truly miss
you.

Lots of Love & Affection,

I have known Ruth for so many years. She always said I looked like Chatty Cathy.  Have a lot of memories of Ruth. She was a wonderful lady. I only wish I could have been there to see her one more time. I will miss you Ruth. With everlasting love Untill we meet again. Me Ke Aloha! Love Dee Dee

Ruth was an amazingly strong, caring and loving lady. Always ready with a smile and a hug. Thank you for sharing your life and love with me over the last 13 years. The memory of Libby and I surprising you with a trip to Vegas for your 85th birthday, and the joy on your face,  will live with me forever. Thank you for so many wonderful memories. Thank you for raising a daughter that reflects all the love and thoughfulness that you embodied. Until we meet again, Ruth... All my love- Kim

Mama, 
I miss you Mom, there will never be a day, I will not think of you.I adored you, and admired you. Forever in my heart.
Libby

Good Bye Ruth!  We will miss you deeply.  My mom loved having you as a neighbor and having her cousin close by.  My prayers to all the family.

Love the Little's (Bob, Martha and Kathy) and Molly and Fred Torres

I remember the first time I met Ruth. It was at Karyn's 36th Birthday Party. Ruth was so warm and welcoming, but feisty too. Karyn and I had only been dating for a few months, but within moments of meeting, Ruth asked me if I planned to marry her granddaughter. I was taken a little off-guard and fumbled some kind of vague answer. But apparently Ruth knew something I didn't, since Karyn and I are now married. I didn't know Ruth well, but I always enjoyed seeing her; she was always very sweet to me. Ralph, Libby and Karyn enjoyed a very special relationship with Ruth and I hope that they (and everyone else) can focus on the good memories and keep Ruth's warmth alive in their own interactions.

My mother passed away last night (3-25) at 7:50 pm at 93 years old.  The family and I spent many hours day by day in the hospital since last Friday, and many came to see her in the hospital as we celebrated her life.  My mother, Ruth Pardo, was very courageous in her end of life journey, as well as all the years leading to kidney dialysis for 14 1/2 years, 3 days a week.  My mom had kidney failure related issues since I was 5 years old, and was divorced at that time.  My grandparents raised me because my mom was always in and out of hospitals or working as a seamstress.  My grandfather was my role model, any my hero, and he loved my mother dearly, as she was the oldest girl.  My sister, who is 10 years younger than me, and I had a 
blessed life with my mom as she was a real tough cookie (her nick name).  She later married Ruben Pardo who passed away about 15 years ago.  Her family of 5 brothers and 4 sisters, and 186 cousins has seen one brother pass away in 2010, one sister in 2011, and now my mom.  We look forward to the celbration of her life.  I am grateful for the quality time with my mother during the last few weeks.  I miss you already, mom.

Dear Ruth, Thank you for all you mean to me, for raising a heroic and courageous son so similar to yourself and entrusting me with your family.  I will keep my promise.  You will always be in my heart.

OBITUARY

Ruth D. Pardo

February 2, 1919 – March 25, 2012

Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary

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