Rachel Ruiz Martinez

Rachel Ruiz Martinez Rachel Ruiz Martinez, age 64, of Austin, born January 23, 1953, died peacefully on Wednesday, the 15th of November 2017. Rachel was raised and resided in Austin. She was active in her sons' educations, as well as an active resident at Georgian Manor for almost 20 years. She was a Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) resident leader for 10+ years at both Georgian Manor and city-wide with and for other HACA residents and staff.

She was a community leader, advocating not only for her family and Georgian Manor residents, but the community as a whole. She championed public education, advocated for housing for all, and mentored many. During her life, Rachel touched the lives of those around her through her loving and giving nature, and her community advocacy.

She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends, all of whom felt blessed by her warmth and caring. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by her children: Gregory and wife Jennifer, and Pedro; her granddaughters Cassandra and Megan; and her siblings.

In lieu of flowers, Rachel requested memorial contributions be made to the Meals on Wheels program PALS: Greater Austin Free Dog and Cat Food Delivery and Veterinary Care for Pets of Seniors, https://www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org/programs/pals.

Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, Pflugerville, TX.