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Ruth Elizabeth Matranga

July 18, 1942- November 5, 2025

Ruth Elizabeth Matranga, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on November 5 , 2025,surrounded by family.

She is survived by her husband, Wally Matranga; her brother Joe McShane;. her children, Kimberly and (Rick) Puttkammer, Lance Fall; her grandchildren, Geoffrey, Blake and Christopher Puttkammer; Carly and Garrett Fall; her great grandchildren, Wesley, Kaleb, Grace, Henry and Maren Ruth Puttkammer. Her stepsons, Mike (Tracy) …

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My heart is heavy with the loss of a mentor and dear friend in Ruth Matranga.  I worked with her when she worked with U…
My heart is heavy with the loss of a mentor and dear friend in Ruth Matranga.  I worked with her wh…
My heart is heavy with the loss of a mentor and dear friend in R…
A fifty year friendship, what a blessing from God. 
A fifty year friendship, what a blessing from God. 
A fifty year friendship, what a blessing from God. 
Kim We've been thinking and Praying for You The Boys and Your entire Beautiful Family... Love You and I'd be Honored to…
Kim We've been thinking and Praying for You The Boys and Your entire Beautiful Family... Love You a…
Kim We've been thinking and Praying for You The Boys and Your en…

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Born

July 18th, 1942
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Passed away

November 5th, 2025
San Diego, CA

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Final resting place

El Camino Memorial Park

5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92121
El Camino Mortuary & Memorial Park
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El Camino Mortuary & Memorial Park

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