Josephine Grace Rendon Ruiz

                                                                              JOSEPHINE GRACE RENDON RUIZ

                                                                                May 24, 1931 – September 17, 2024

 Josephine “Josie” Grace Rendon Ruiz, 93, peacefully departed from this world surrounded by her family on September 17, 2024. Born on May 24, 1931, Josie was a woman proud of her heritage, which bridged continents. She never failed to mention how proud she was of her mother’s Irish blood and her father’s Aztec ancestry. Josie built her life on a foundation that her father set. He exemplified hard work and dedication through his entrepreneurial spirit with Joe J. Rendon and Sons’ Tailor Shop, and his advocacy for deaf-mutes whom he would transport to Austin’s Texas Institute for the Deaf. She continued his legacy as a trailblazer – becoming a female tailor when the norm was for women to be seamstresses. Additionally, she dedicated her time to assisting deafmutes taking them beyond Laredo to further their education. 

 As proponent of education – both academic and otherwise – Josie believed fervently in its transformative power, considering it the cornerstone of a fulfilling existence. She took pride in the accomplishments of all her descendants. Her love and devotion was most especially expressed towards her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she cherished dearly and for whom she was ever present to celebrate their many milestones. As a hardworking woman, her most fulfilling moments took place at the graduations of her granddaughters who earned doctoral degrees. And, irrespective of academic accolades, Josie’s final words were as follows “[All of my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren] have wanted to achieve God’s goals... [and he has proven to be] there and for that I thank Him everyday."        

WHO LOVES YOU? – Grandma Josie 

and DON’T FORGET!

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe John Rendon and Mamie Price; son, Clemente Roberto Ruiz; grandsons, Clemente Roberto Ruiz, Jr., Cesar Rolando Ruiz, and Angel Martinez; siblings, Joe (Lupita) Rendon, Gloria (Andrew) Smith, Pearl (Nieves) Gonzalez, and Thomas (Manuela) Rendon.

 Left to cherish her memory are her children, Leopoldo (Carmen) Ruiz, III, Teresita (Luis Gonzalo+) Guerra, Clemente+ (Elma) Ruiz, Dora (Rogelio Jose+) Santos, Eduardo “Wayo” (Cindy) Ruiz, Rosario (Ramiro I.) Galindo and Jesus Jose (Monica) Ruiz, Leticia Holdridge, and Lety Aye; grandchildren, Leopoldo (Haydee) Ruiz, IV, Carlos Eduardo Ruiz, Robert (Monica) Ruiz, Nicole Ruiz Ochoa, Roque Alonso Ruiz, Dr. Aimee Elizabeth Ruiz, Monica Elisa Guerra, Luis Eduardo Guerra, David Jesus Ruiz, Carol Lynn (Jorge) Saldaña, Dr. Wendy (Efrain) Salazar, Eric Amozorrutia, Veronica (Alex) Jimenez, Cristina (Rudy) Martinez, Eduardo Lawrence (Leona) Ruiz, Jr., Diego Martinez, Mauricio Ruiz, Ramiro I. (Cassandra Eve) Galindo Jr., Dr. Ashley D. Galindo, Dr. Victoria “Eugie” Ruiz, Alexandria Y. Ruiz and Lourdes K. Ruiz, RN; 31 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other relatives, and friends. 

 We would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Ricardo Cigarroa and his staff for our mom’s care and always being a phone call away. Our sincere gratitude also extends to Nancy Garza and all other caregivers. 

 The family will be receiving condolences on Saturday morning, September 21, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 10 a.m.

 A procession will follow, departing at 12:00 p.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to St. Patrick Catholic Church for a Mass at 12:30 p.m. Services will conclude at church.

 A private cremation will be held at a later date.

 You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com.

 Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.