Betty Ruiz Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Ruiz (Nyack, New York), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 1, 2026 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Ruiz to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Beatrice (Carroll Leroy Johnson); her husband John Thomas Ruiz, Sr.; her son John Thomas Ruiz, Jr.; and her siblings, Carroll Johnson (Ike) and Phyllis Brown.
She is survived by: her children, Mary (Preston Duckett) of Atlanta, GA, Ann Ruiz (Lydia Perez) of Chapel Hill, NC and James (Theresa Ruiz) of Highland Lakes, NJ; and her sisters, Linda Stromberg of Albany, CA and Susan Mahler of Pompton Plains, NJ. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; one great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Spectrum For Living, a New Jersey not-for-profit organization that helps adults with developmental disabilities attain their maximum potential: http://www.spectrumforliving.org.
