Ruth is survived by her daughter Conceicao Ormonde; her son-in-law Henrique Ormonde; her son Manuel Fonte; her daughter-in-law Ana Fonte; her daughter Fatima Fagundes; and her son-in-law Michael Fagundes.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Joao DaFonte; her daughter Maria Ficher.
Ruth also leaves 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild to cherish her memory.
A visitation for Ruth will be held Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 9:30 AM at St. Jude Catholic Church, 208 W. Jefferson Ave., Fresno, CA 93706. A rosary will occur Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 10:30 AM, 208 W. Jefferson Ave., Fresno, CA 93706. A mass will occur Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM, 208 W. Jefferson Ave., Fresno, CA 93706.
Ruth will be laid to rest in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Luis Freitas, Paul Freitas, Michael Fagundes Jr., Kevin Fagundes, Deven Fagundes and Jose Davila.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lislefuneralhome.com for the Da Fonte family.