Ruth Vasquez

Ruth Ruiz Vasquez, 86, of Kerrville, passed away on October 22, 2020 in San Antonio. She was born in Eola, Texas to Rufus Ruiz and Ascencion Hortado on December 8, 1933. She married Tony Garcia Vasquez on December 20, 1952 in Casa Grande, Arizona.\r\n\r\nShe attended Eola schools and after she married, she was a homemaker. She was involved in church as a Spanish speaking Sunday School teacher for many years. Her faith was strong and she loved God.\r\n\r\nRuth was preceded in death by husband, Tony G. Vasquez; daughter, Linda Alcorta; and son-in-law, Ben Alcorta. \r\n\r\nShe is survived by children and their spouses, Richard R. Vasquez (Janie), Ben R. Vasquez (Maria), Diana Ramirez (Alfred) and Martha Vasquez; grandchildren, Ben Alcorta Jr. (Irene), Valerie Vasquez (Tonio), Eric Vasquez (Cindy), Freddy Ramirez, Paul Alcorta (Crystal), Danica Ramirez, Ashley Alcorta, Kylee Vasquez and Tammana Ramirez; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and fur baby, Lola Mae Vasquez. She is also survived by siblings, Angela Jimenez, Jesusa Ramirez, Daniel Ruiz, Dora Garcia and Rufus Ruiz Jr.\r\n\r\nA prayer service will be held at 7 PM, Friday, October 30, 2020 at Grimes Funeral Chapels officiated by Pastor Phil Jackson of First Assembly of God. \r\n\r\nFuneral services will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, October 31, 2020 at First Assembly of God, officiated by Pastor Phil Jackson. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.\r\n\r\nPallbearers will be Eric Vasquez, Freddy Ramirez, Paul Alcorta, Cruz Alvarado, Ben Alcorta Jr., Issac Rosas, John Ramirez, Angel Cruz and Mauricio Rosas.