Maria Ruby"" Jaquez

Maria Ruben (Ruby) Gomez Jaquez was born October 27, 1930 to Juan Cristobal and Agapita Julianita Gomez. She left this world October 29, 2010 after a lengthy illness which never wavered her faith. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Buster Jaquez, 5 children Teresa M. (Glen) Perkins, Christine A. (Ralph) Montoya, Herman Jaquez, H. Robert Jaquez and Steven M. Jaquez. 14 Grandchildren and 7 great Grandchildren. Also surviving her are her siblings; Gregorita Jaquez, Matilda Martinez, Molly Jacques, Genoveva Candelaria, Beatrice Rodriguez, and twin brother Joe Gomez. She was preceded in death by her parents Juan Cristobal and Agapita Julianita Gomez, her granddaughter Elyssa L. Montoya, and her siblings, Ponciano Gomez, Juanito Gomez, Celso Gomez, Delfinita Chavez, Cristobal Gomez and Agapita Abeyta. Her father in law Onofre Jaquez, Sr. and mother in law Alvina Jaquez. Ruby was a faithful follower of Christ. She was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church of Aztec. She belonged to the Legion of Mary, St. Vincent de Paul. Wednesday morning bible study, Eucharistic minister and served as an Usher and Greeter. Ruby hardly ever missed church, If you couldn’t find her a home, the grocery store or the beauty shop she was at church. If you were new to the church you always had a long time friend. Ruby was always ready to take you for coffee and donuts after Sunday mass. There was always room at Ruby’s table for you and if you needed a place to stay she would offer you her home. She enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking, baking and having a garden. Ruby may not have eaten much but she always had room for dessert even up to her final days. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Brad Parker, Bryan Parker, Rafel Montoya, Jeffery (J.J.) Jaquez, Ty Jaquez and Jon Jaquez. Honorary pallbearers will be Damian Jaquez, Colin Jaquez, Beau Parker and Dakota Parker. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to St. Joseph Poor Fund or Legion of Mary at 500 N. Mesa Verde, Aztec, NM 87410 Funeral arrangements are under the care of: Cope Memorial Chapel 405 S. Main Aztec NM (505)334-9332