Photo courtesy of Brown Page Mortuary - Douglas
Dec 30, 1944 - Jan 3, 2026
Our condolences to the entire family. May my dear cousin rest in peace.
Guillermo & Mary Lou Brown
January 19, 2026 | Mesa, AZ | Family
Remembered By
Claudia Machiche Villa
January 18, 2026 | Friend
Señor Joe, Lisa, Debbie, Donna, Grandchildren and Entire Familia ...
Our Deepest Heartfelt Condolences On The Loss Of
Wife, Mom, Nana and Sister
...
Eddie Garcia
Daughter Roxanne
Grandkidz Analysa and Dominic
Eddie Garcia
January 13, 2026 | Pirtleville, AZ | Friend
My condolences to the families, descansa en paz mi amiga.
Ernest F. Leon
January 12, 2026 | Douglas, AZ | Friend
Sarah Marley School in Douglas. Gloria is in this photo.
Rest in Peace, my dear and beautiful friend from Sarah Marley school in Douglas. I remember you well in my classes.
Luciano Ramirez
January 10, 2026 | Palm Springs, CA | Classmate
2nd Grade classs photo at Sarah Marley School in Douglas. Gloria stands out.
May you Rest in Peace, my dear 2nd-grade classmate from Sarah Marley School. I remember you well.
Luciano Ramirez
January 10, 2026 | Palm Springs, CA | Classmate
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Petra Troutman
January 09, 2026 | Douglas, AZ | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Marybel Teran
January 08, 2026 | Tucson, AZ | Friend
Gloria and family, although it's been many years I can still remember our good times back in '64 and before. Jose, mis sinceros sentimientos. Nellie
Nellie Hernandez
January 08, 2026 | Chandler, AZ | Friend
Gloria Ruelas, aged 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Douglas, Arizona, on the morning of January 3, 2026. A lifelong citizen of Douglas, she was a devout Catholic and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was the eldest of nine children.
Gloria married Joe Ruelas in 1965, whom she met while working at Karl’s Shoe Store on G Avenue. They had three daughters together, Lisa, Debbie, and Donna.
Gloria loved to cook and bake and was a caretaker to many children, including her six grandsons, who were all born within five years of each other. The grandsons were a regular fixture at her home while growing up, and although watching six young boys at once might seem challenging to some, Gloria did so effortlessly while spoiling them. When her youngest grandson turned six, she finally had a granddaughter whom she also spoiled and helped look after. Together, they loved to bake Nana’s famous banana bread and delicious tortillas.
Gloria also loved music and would sing to anything playing on the radio, and she always looked forward to going out dancing with her husband Joe.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Jose Ruelas, and three daughters, Lisa (Marvin) Shatto, Debbie (Jose) Ysea, and Donna (Howard) Henderson. Her siblings, Rosemary Pinedo, Anita Lugo, Diane Luna, Mario Lugo, and Tony Lugo. As well as nine grandchildren, Armando Ruelas, Robert Shatto, Ryan Shatto, Erik Ysea, Jacob Vincent, Adam Ysea, Abrianna Shatto, Joselyn Henderson, and Avalynn Henderson.
Nana Gloria loved to laugh, and her love and laughter will be greatly missed, especially by her grandchildren, who truly loved and adored her. She will forever live on in their hearts.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Concepcion Luna; her brother, Rudy Lugo; her sister, Frances Montano; and her sister, Amanda Darter.
A rosary will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, January 12th, at Brown Page Mortuary. A funeral mass will be held at St. Luke’s Church on Tuesday, January 13th, at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
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