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Ruby Mercado Obituary

YORK Ruby M. Mercado, 27, entered into God's eternal care Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the York Hospital. Born February 2, 1988, in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of George A. Mercado and Tina L. Shaw of York. Ruby loved music and dancing and spending time with her family and friends but her children were her life. Surviving in addition to her parents are two children, Jani X. Bordonada Mercado and Amiyha P. Orr; seven siblings, Yolanda R. Shaw, Jesse L. Shaw, Donovan E. Colon Shaw, Blake Mercado and Keyanna Mercado, all of York, Tony Mercado and Alanzo Mercado, both of Hanover; maternal grandparents, Hayward A. Shaw and Linda L. Byers-Speelman, both of Hanover; and paternal grandparents, Ricardo Mercado and Auria Santanna, both of Puerto Rico. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Murphy Funeral Home, 501 Ridge Ave., McSherrystown, with Pastor Ken Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Benders Lutheran Church Cemetery, Biglerville. Friends and relatives will be received Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Alfredo Mercado, Roberto Santiago, Donavan Shaw, Jesse Shaw, Robert Fleming and Dennis Sealy. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ruby may be made to the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyfuneralhomeinc.com

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Published by Evening Sun on Sep. 1, 2015.

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nizette reyes

November 9, 2015

Ruby i love u n miss u so much u was my frist friend out here when I frist moved to York I loved u like my big sis even tho u was a year older then me lol we have great time miss u love u my ruby boo

Lisa Penn

November 3, 2015

God bless.

Missy Seeley

September 3, 2015

We've known Ruby since she was 4. She's always been very special to us. She was always such happy, good-natured person. She was surrounded by a lot of people that loved her. She will be deeply missed. RIP Beautiful Soul.

Cindy B.

September 3, 2015

My sincere condolences to your brothers, sisters, parents and children. As a parent I can't begin to imagine how devestating this must be to have to go through. I remember you from years ago having gone through elementary, middle and high school with my son. We are so saddened by this tragic bad news. May you rest in peace and may God watch over and guide your children and family during this most difficult time and always..

Tara (Aunt Bim) Wilson

September 3, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Antonio phillips

September 3, 2015

Im lost for words to say it was a pleasure getting to know you I loved working with you at taco bell you.will truly be missed your family will.remain in my prayers

LISA KENNEDY

September 2, 2015

My prayers n thoughts go out to Ruby's family. She will never b forgotten. Fredo u will always have your Angel watching over u as I do with Jeremy.

September 2, 2015

THE Jess family send there prayers to rubys family. we were neighbors for a little while. and i also was raised around her sister. sorry about your loss tammy cowboy and kids from poplar st.

Roni Holland

September 1, 2015

To the family and friends of Ruby I offer my most sincere condolences. May God comfort you during this difficult time

Jessica Virdi

September 1, 2015

I am hurting and sadden by hearing about Ruby. Another Angel taken from us all. May God protect her with his other angels by her side. Ruby was one beautiful young lady whom loved and cared for her family and friends. I known her since she was 11 years old. May she rest in peace. Prayers to her family. I will truly miss Ruby.

Aunt Sis Beaver

September 1, 2015

What a beautiful smile, that smile is now in heaven smiling down on all her loved ones and friends. Heaven just got happier. Tina am so sad for your loss and you are in my prayers.

Diany Correa

September 1, 2015

R.i.p ruby

pamela goodling

September 1, 2015

R.I.P

Chris and Smita Weakland

September 1, 2015

To all of Ruby's Family especially her children. We are so sorry to hear that Ruby has left us and gone to heaven. I hope and pray that God give you the strength to bear this pain and allow you to grieve with much needed patience and love. We will always remember Ruby and she will always remain alive in our hearts. Our condolences to the family, her two children, and Ruby's mother. RIP Ruby Mercado!

betzaida lopez

September 1, 2015

God bless I want to say sorry for your lost Tina, its not easy to lose a daughter I know Cause I lost my brother too and I can't imagine how you all feel right now but I will keep all the family on my prayers and will keep praying soo God will give you strengths,and my greatest condolences for all of you god bless.

September 1, 2015

May God's Grace be with and your loved ones! I will be praying for you!

Don Warner

Adam Snyder

September 1, 2015

Just wanted to say sorry to Jorge and his family. Thats a terrible thing to have to go through.

Kristi W

September 1, 2015

Ruby you will never be forgotten. You are loved and may God be with your children and family through this difficult time.

Kay Kirby

September 1, 2015

Luv, I miss you so much. I still hear your voice playing over and over in my head. Your such a wonderful person its no wonder God wanted you early. Until we meet again, I love you Ruby

Christina Gray

September 1, 2015

Ruby aka "Wendy",
You are truly missed. You left a mark on this earth that nobody can ever erase. I'm honored to say I was able to know you and spend time with you. I love you and I will continue to pray for your family. Rest in Paradise!

Sherry Desoto

September 1, 2015

To all the family im so sorry for your loss ruby interviewed me at wendys and we worked together for a little bit ruby ak ways talked about her children she loved them so much ruby was a caring and loveing person. I cant imagine your hurt andpain right now . Just know that ruby was a special person and she is in heaven ss mileing down on her love ones . Prayers are going up for your family with love

Bobbi Mccarty

September 1, 2015

I want to say im sorry for your loss, Tina. She was a beautiful girl and will forever b remembered. My prayers to you all.

Danielle Horner

September 1, 2015

Thoughts and prayers go out with the entire family espically her children....

Angela torres

September 1, 2015

You were like a sister to me I will always have you in my heart now and forever I love you sissy more then words can explain...

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