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Frances Lucille Ruiz
August 15th, 1932 - March 25th, 2023
August 15th, 1932 - March 25th, 2023
Frances Lucille Ruiz, A.K.A. McGinty, was born August 15, 1932 and died March 25, 2023 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Frances lived a full life despite the great losses she experienced. Her love of nature and all creatures was legendary.
Frances was born in Kansas City, Kansas and moved with her family to Los Angeles, California when she was three years old. She grew up and remained there for many years. Frances married her high school sweetheart, Robert Blaine Ruiz in 1951. They enjoyed a loving life together. Later in life she moved to Santa Cruz, California and then Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Frances is proceeded in death by her husband, Robert, and her sons, Blaine and Robert. She is survived by her daughter, Frances, her son-in-law, Matthew, and her beloved niece, Beverly, and nephew, Richard.
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Tributes
Emily Levin-Kislak
I was given such a blessing knowing Frances as a "mother" and a friend. She was the beautiful and caring mom I never had. Her son, Robert was the love of my life for many years. I am eternally grateful to have known not only Frances but most of the Ruiz family. I will never forget her kindness, love and constant support for both Robert and I. I know this, she will rest peacefully now with the men who meant the world to her, her husband, and both of her sons, Blaine and Robert by her side.
Caroline Blake
/Users/carolineblake/Desktop/DSCN1865 (2).JPG We had some lovely trips to a North Hollywood Jazz Club and at Wingo's painting studio in Eagle Rock with her dogs or Michael's dogs. She was a friend since the late 80s when she worked with us at Otis College of Art and Design in L.A. We lunched regularly at Ernie's Mexican Restaurant and shared confidences & humor. I am sharing Richard Wright's Haiku #313, done in Paris 1989 because McGinty would appreciate this farewell tribute. One, two, three stars Breed a whole sky of stars, Dyeing the night blue
Michael Wingo
A great lady. First knew her at Otis Art Institute , where she worked in the payroll section of the office. Emerson Woellfer the noted painter and I would sit in the quad at lunchtime and observe the passing scene. Whenever Frances walked by we admired her beauty and class. A handsome singular woman among the youth. We became friends...visited her wonderful Airedales at her home on MT. Washington. I remember the appropriately named Jasper. Later she would bring her dog(s) over to my hill and we would walk our dogs. She appreciated art and enjoyed visiting my studio--even purchasing a small painting. Frances got a big kick out of my Irish Terriers---she had a soft spot for animals. We stayed in touch when she moved north and then to NM. Always engaged in life. It was an honor knowing her.
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