It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irene Ruga of Allegan, Michigan, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Irene Ruga to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ignacio M. of Uriarte and Guadalupe (Gomez) of Uriarte; her husband William Joseph Ruga; her daughter Teresa Rose Taylor; her sister Isabel Kong; and her great grandchild Alexander Justus Etheridge.

She is survived by : her children, Barbara A. Ruga, Gary Noble of Mesa, Cynthia, Karl Hermanson of Lapeer and Earl Taylor; her parents-in-law, Mary, Robert Young of Auburn, William and Sally Ruga (Whitney) of Allegan, Michigan; her grandchildren, Brian, Betsey, Erica, Sarah, Justin, Ben, Andy, Amy, Emma and Evan; her great grandchildren, Kelsey, Gabi, Daniel, Bryce, Russel, William, Cole, Nash, Will, Cooper, Ryker, Mia, Jack, Mackenzie, Anna and Joey; and her brothers, Raymond Uriarte of Homosassa and Thomas of Uriarte. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 14th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel (528 Trowbridge St, Allegan, MI 49010). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (110 N Cedar St, Allegan, MI 49010).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wings of Hope Hospice Home, 530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gorden Funeral Residence Incorporated