October 11, 1926 - July 29, 2016

Brooks - Basilia Ruiz of Brooks passed away at Legacy Meridian Medical Center in Tualatin July 29 from complications of heart disease, nearly one month after the death of her husband. She was 89.

One of six siblings, Basilia was born to Román and Gavina Leyva Oct. 11, 1926 in Asherton, Texas. While

her parents worked long hours as farm laborers, Basilia was responsible for caring for the Leyva home. She met her husband, Julian Ruiz, in 1946 at a dance; three months later, they were married. Basilia and Julian started a large family, and would travel annually to Oregon where Julian picked crops and recruited farm labor. The couple and their children settled in St. Paul in 1955, and then relocated to Brooks in 1971.

Soft-spoken and dignified, Basilia turned homemaking into an art form. She was a masterful cook of traditional Mexican food, a meticulous housekeeper, and a talented quilter and seamstress who made her daughters' clothing. Besides raising her nine daughters and sons, Basilia cared for her younger in-laws who had lost their parents. She also babysat three generations of Ruiz grandchildren.

When she wasn't tending her flower garden or making tamales, Basilia enjoyed telenovelas, scrapbooking, shopping, and visiting the Oregon Coast with her daughters. She was a regular customer of Christmas gift bazaars, and would often brunch at Spirit Mountain Casino on Sundays.

Julian and Basilia were long-time parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gervais.

Basilia Ruiz was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; her husband, Julian Ruiz; and her daughters, Eva Berning and Diana Coleman. She is survived by her sons: Julian, Jr., Jimmy, Jerry and Jeff Ruiz; her daughters:

Armandina Alvarez, Florinda Cardenas and Cathy Tidwell; 29 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren; and many relatives and close friends.

On Aug. 4th a rosary in Basilia's honor will be held at 6 p.m. at Simon Cornwell Colonial Chapel, 390 N. 2nd Street. in Woodburn. A funeral service for Basilia is scheduled Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 485 7th Street in Gervais. Simon-Cornwell Colonial Chapel is handling arrangements.

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January 9, 1930 - June 25, 2016

Brooks, OR - With family and friends at his bedside - and his wife holding his hand - Julian Tijerina Ruiz passed away peacefully in his home near Brooks on June 25. He was 86.

The oldest of 11 brothers and sisters, Julian was born to Anestasia and Juan Ruiz on Jan. 9, 1930 in Asherton, Texas. Julian worked as a farm laborer and trucker in Texas and Louisiana during the 1940s. In 1946, he met his wife of 70 years, Basilia Leyva, at a dance. Julian began traveling to Oregon with family members in 1951 to work as a farm labor recruiter and crop picker before finally relocating to St. Paul in 1954.

A shrewd and tireless entrepreneur, Julian started several business ventures in the North Willamette Valley before moving to Brooks in 1971, where he ran a gas station and grocery store - the Rancho Market. He also continued his farm and labor contracting business, which his sons now own and operate today.

Julian and Basilia were long-time parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gervais, where Julian was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Julian and Basilia had nine children. He was preceded in death by his daughters Diana and Eva. He is survived by his wife, Basilia; his sons Julian, Jr., Jimmy, Jerry and Jeff Ruiz; his daughters Armandina Alvarez, Florinda Cardenas and Cathy Tidwell; 29 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; and many relatives and close

A June 30 funeral service for Julian will start at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 485 7th Street in Gervais.

Simon-Cornwell Colonial Chapel is handling arrangements.

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Arnulfo Ruiz of St. Paul, OR. Passed away Sunday July 22, 2018. Arnulfo was born May 17, 1941 in Asherton Texas to

Jater and Anistasia Ruiz Arult went by Many hames F20, Co00, Pimienta, and ArMoid. He retted famh eton Texar

water department after30 of service. He loved fishing and visting with people.

He is survived by his wife Oralia Ruiz of 59 years; Sons John (Patty), Rudy (Laurie). Grandchildren; Tommy, Janissa, Tony, JayJay, Olivia and 8 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Rodney Ruiz

Starices for Arulfo will be at St. aul Catholic Church, St, Paul, Oregon on Friday July 27, 2018 with a Funeral Mass at

11am. A viewing is scheduled for Thursday July 26, 2018, from 1 to 4pm and a Rosary at 6pm at Simon-Cornwell

Colonial Chapel, Woodburn, Oregon. Donations can be made to st. Paul Fire Department.

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Hubbard - Barbarita Fraga Ruiz, 82, of Hubbard, died January 3, 2018 with the comfort of her family surrounding her.

She was born on February 24, 1935 in Asherton, Texas, to Lucio and Isabel (Padron) Fraga.

She married Juan Rios Ruiz on March 25, 1957.

In 1966 they made Oregon their home, living in Hubbard since 1970. Together they raised seven children.

Barbarita was a devoted wife and loving mother. During her early years she worked as a farm laborer and later retired to spend quality time with her husband. She always enjoyed being surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Sylvia Melcher, Juan Jr., Martin, Velma Blades, Rita Narry; sister, Maria Y sais. 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan, and two of her children, Leo and Selma Viewing Fri. Jan. 5, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM-Rosary 2:00 PM at Simon-Cornwell Colonial Chapel- Woodburn.

Funeral Mass Mon. Jan 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM at St. Luke Catholic Church.

Graveside to follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral Home

CORNWELL'S WOODBURN COLONIAL CHAPEL - Woodburn

390 North 2nd Street Woodburn, OR 97071

(503) 981-7771

Published in StatesmanJournal on Jan. 5, 2018

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