Virginia Ruiz Magallanes

On October 3rd, 1935, Virginia was born of Margarita Ruiz and Palmer Williams in Gila Bend, AZ. Virginia passed away on September 10th, 2024 at the age of 88 in Yuma, AZ.

Virginia attended Yuma High School, was employed by Cocopah Casino & Resort, Blue Bell, and San Pasqual Elementary School. Virginia dedicated herself to being an athlete, parishioner of Immaculate Conception Parish, and a loving mother and grandmother.

Virginia is proceeded by her husband, Eduardo P. Magallanes; daughter, Victoria M. Trujillo; son, George Magallanes; and daughter, Rebecca Magallanes; brother, Alfred Williams; brother, Paul Williams; brother, Carlos Williams; brother, David Williams; brother, Mike Williams; sister, Mary C. Dooley; and sister, Margarita Ester Williams Martinez.

She is survived by her son, Edward A. Magallanes (Sherial Magallanes); daughter, Sylvia R. Magallanes; daughter, Cynthia Y. Magallanes; son, Vincent R. Magallanes (Pamela Magallanes); daughter, Leonor Martinez; son, Steven G. Magallanes (Janette Magallanes); son, Stephan Magallanes; brother, Victor Montellano; sister, Josephine Sandfrey; sister, Gloria Williams Rocha; brother, Robert Williams, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Her spirit will live on in our hearts forever.