Aurora

Ruiz

Aurora Rodriguez Ruiz was born June 26, 1929, in Orange County California. She moved to Hollister in 1933 with her parents Frank and Paula Rodriguez. Aurora was a devoted, daughter, wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She was a lifelong San Benito County resident attending Fremont, Hollister  Grammar, and San Benito High Schools. She was a High School Band member; she played the French  horn. After graduation, Aurora married "Cat" (Catarino) Ruiz in 1951. Together for 49 years, she devoted her time to raising her family and caring for her parents. In her later years, she  enjoyed spending time with her friends, attending Tahoe bus trips, YLI Hawaii trips, and Sacred Heart Bingo. She also enjoyed scrap booking articles and pictures of San Benito County area history. She was a Life member of the VFW Auxiliary 9242 and a YLI Catholic Ladies member. Aurora is survived by her daughters, Janet Ruiz, Cathy (Bruce) Riechers, Grandsons, Brad, and Shawn Riechers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cat Ruiz, and son, Gene Ruiz.

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