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Because of the covid situation, all visitors will need to use masks and social distancing, maximum of 15 people in the chapel, on the first floor. Also no children permitted. Please come, I will love to see you, God Bless! Diana

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Eva Colón de Ruiz, 92 , passed away Friday, January 8th, 2021, in Santa Marta Nursing Home, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She was born in Hatillo, raised in Santurce and lived many years in Caguas, Puerto Rico. She was an Army wife and traveled the world with her beloved husband, Luis Ruiz Ruiz. She was a very dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, excellent homemaker. She loved her pets; there was always a dog, cats or …

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It has now been one year since Eva's passing. I still have visions of her. One recently, when we used to visit the Base…
It has now been one year since Eva's passing. I still have visions of her. One recently, when we us…
It has now been one year since Eva's passing. I still have visio…
I only regret not being able to spend quality time with her while she was still alive. The memories of her will always …
I only regret not being able to spend quality time with her while she was still alive. The memories…
I only regret not being able to spend quality time with her whil…

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What were Eva's favorite vacation spots?
When Dad was stationed in Germany, they traveled to most of Europe.
When Dad was stationed in Germany, they traveled to most of Europe.
When Dad was stationed in Germany, they traveled to most of Europe.
What were Eva's favorite ways to spend free time?
Manual crafts, painting small objects, ceramics, sewing
Manual crafts, painting small objects, ceramics, sewing
Manual crafts, painting small objects, ceramics, sewing
What were Eva's favorite artists or styles of art?
Classical art
Classical art
Classical art
What were Eva's favorite movies?
Gone with the Wind, The Ten Comandments
Gone with the Wind, The Ten Comandments
Gone with the Wind, The Ten Comandments

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Born

October 26th, 1928
Hatillo, Puerto Rico
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Graduated from middle school

June 2nd, 1947
Escuela Matienzo
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Graduated from high school

May 19th, 1950
Central High School, Santurce, PR

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Cause of death

advanced age

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Borinquen Memorial

Borinquen Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral services provided by

Borinquen Memorial Funeral Home

Hospice care provided by

Hogar Santa Marta

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