In support of our city officials and the health of our community, no other guests will be allowed to attend the in-person event at this time. A live stream of the service is available and a recording available for thirty days, sign a virtual guestbook, share memories and expressions of sympathy, all options available on this tribute page.Margarita Ruiz was born on June 10, 1940, to Donaciano and Estanislada Flores Cortes in Buda, Texas. Margarita married Marcial Ruiz on October 4, 1956, in Lubbock, Texas.She is survived by 9 children, Martha Escamilla, David Ruiz and wife, Virginia; Alice Ruiz, Yolanda Ruiz, Mary Russell and husband, Michael; Carlos Ruiz and wife, Christina; Rosie Ruiz, Clay Ruiz, and JoAnn Ruiz-Steven and husband, Ron; siblings, Tino Cortez and Sarah Pulido; nineteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, Donaciano Reyna and Estanislada Flores Cortes; husband, Marcial Ruiz; son and daughter, Lupe and JoAnn Ruiz.