Erminnia "Minnie" Ruiz was born on July 31st, 1935, to Paul Garza and Dolores Rocamontes, in Houston, TX. She grew up in the Houston's "Northside", and it was there where she fell in love, married, raised 4 Children,and caringly looked after many of her Grandchildren. Her family will lovingly remember her for her strength, tenacity, and wisdom.
Erminnia was preceded in death by her Husband, Rodolfo Ruiz and Daughters, Rita Ramirez and Ramona Ruiz. She is survived by her daughters, Victoria Stachmus and Vanessa Nawrocki,Grandsons, Frank (Diana) Stachmus, Freddie Tijerina, Michael (Josie) Valdez,Christopher (Chelsea) Nawrocki, Rich Ramirez, Elias Nawrocki, Granddaughters,Shirley Stachmus, Veronica (Jason) Landon, and Sephora Nawrocki and numerous extended family and friends.