Ruth Bader Polanco Obituary
The memory of Ruth Bader Polanco of Silver City, New Mexico, who passed away on August 23, 2025 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Josef Bader and Barbara Bader (Ruder); her husband Julio Maldonado Polanco; her son Gerhard Polanco; and her sister Agnes Dittmar.
She is survived by: her children, Hilario "Larry" Polanco of Silver City, NM, Rose Marie Placencia (Joe) of Silver City, NM and Sandra Ellison (Randy) of Silver City, NM; her sisters, Irmgard Prusse of Germany and Edith Bader of Germany; her grandchildren, Joey Placencia (Aimee), Jennifer Nusbaum (Eric), Julie Frederick (Andrew), Tanner Ellison (Mikalah), Katelyn Heiden (Ryan), Kristina Adragna (Shannon) and Keenan Polanco (Emily); and her great grandchildren, Andres, Audriana, Adelina, Desiree, Ella, Mila, Blake, Wyatt, Raylee, Arya and Haylen. She is also survived by her numerous nieces and nephews.
