Ruth Marie Buchtel Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 13, 2026, at the age of 76, Ruth Marie Buchtel of Escondido, California, born in Jacksonville, Florida passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Dobson and Rose Dobson; and her husband Robert Buchtel. She is survived by: her children, Lisa Malone, Jennifer Malone and David Malone (Lalita); her brother Joseph Santoro (Deanna); her nephew Joseph Santoro Jr. (Julie); her niece Wendy Santoro; her grandchildren, Robert, Cassandra, Marissa, Melanie, Natalie and Keana; and her great grandchildren, Leilani, Kingston, Kaylon and Saniyah.