born in Morris, Kansas on October 12, 1925 to Alberto and Marciana Murillo.
She is survived by two of her sons, Manuel A. Ruiz and Roberto R. Ruiz. She was preceded in
death by her husband Manuel S. Ruiz and son Carlos M. Ruiz.
She was a noted community and civil rights activist. She was a pioneer in producing and
presenting Hispanic news and interview radio in the Kansas City area. She was involved in the
founding of the community radio station KKFI.
She was a dear mother not only to her sons but also to her numerous relatives, friends, and
acquaintances. If she saw someone in need, going through the difficulties of life, or being
wronged, she did not hesitate to look for ways to make things better. To all she encountered
she was the Universal Mother. Always providing Unconditional Love to those in need of Love.
She leaves behind many daughters and sons. She will be dearly missed!
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, 901 Avenida Cesar Chavez. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 pm Monday at the McGilley Midtown Chapel, where the rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm, and again from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at The Shrine.
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