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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) Matranga, and Mark (Michelle) Matranga; their children, Nick, Ryan, Mckenna, Molly, Michael and Jack Matranga; and great-grandchildren, Montana, Jackson, Parker, and Collins Matranga.

She will be greatly missed.

Her service will be held on November 20", at El Camino Mortuary at 11:00 and the celebration to follow at the Mission Bay women's club, in San Diego, CA

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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. 
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