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Luz Lopez-Ruvalcaba Obituary
LUZ ELENA LOPEZ-RUVALCABA
Mar. 28, 1975 - Sept. 17, 2011
Luz Elena Lopez-Ruvalcaba was granted her angel wings on September 17, 2011 at the age of 36.
Ms. Lopez-Ruvalcaba was born on March 28, 1975 to Luz Maria and Santos Lopez. Luz's life may seem too short to many, but those whose lives she touched understand that the quality of our existence far exceeds the time we spend here on earth. Her love, smile and affection brought much joy to her family and friends. Luz grew up in Brawley, California and graduated from Brawley Union High School in 1993. She most recently worked for Meadows Union School District where she will be sorely missed by her students, parents and co-workers. The greatest joy and light of Luz's life was raising her three wonderful children.
She was preceded in death byher brother, Roberto Lopez; and grandfather, Don Luciano Lopez.
Luz is survived by her loving children, Juan Jr., Ashley and Yazmin Ruvalcaba; parents, Luz Maria and Santos Lopez; brother, Carlos Lopez; mother and father-in-law, Maria and Roberto Ruvalcaba; sister-in-law, Araceli Ruvalcaba-Gonzalez; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, September 21 at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley from 6 to 9 p.m. with rosary being said at 7 p.m.
Mass is scheduled for Thursday, September 22 at 9 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Luz Lopez-Ruvalcaba
Esmeralda Salgado
September 16, 2023
it still feels like yesterday when we would walk to school together. miss you everyday!
student a
September 26, 2011
you will be truly missed. we all know your in a better place, in heaven with 0ur lord. god bless Ruvalcaba-Lopez's Fam.
Martha Pacheco
September 22, 2011
We will always remember how she made my kids feel loved and welcomed to the after school program .... Thanks God for Mrs. Ruvalcaba ... Antonio, Martha Cruz and Martha Pacheco
September 22, 2011
Luz was a wonderful person she will truly be missed. There will be another angel up in heaven guiding her family.
Olga Velazquez
Esmeralda Salgado
September 21, 2011
My beloved friend. My sorrow goes out to your family. Want to let you know you will be truly missed but we, your friends from class of 1993 will always have you in our hearts.
Javier & Rosemarie Lopez
September 20, 2011
Our dearest sympathy goes out to our long-time neighbors Santos, Luz and brother, Carlos Lopez for the loss of their beloved daughter, "China" whom we all knew her by. May God bless you and her children Juan Jr, Ashley, and Yazmin, as well as the Ruvalcaba Family in this time of sorrow. We will all miss her dearly and she will remain forever in our hearts. China is HOME with our Lord. Her beautiful soul and warm spirit will be etched in our hearts. She has left a legacy of love for her children and all who knew her.
Lorri Cavins
September 20, 2011
my prayers and thoughts are with Luz' family, friends and the Meadows staff and students. She will be remembered by all.
fondly, Lorri Cavins
sergio & teresa lerma
September 20, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy and Madison Chadd/Parker
September 20, 2011
Wow, I can still hear you asking me to please bring the LAMBS program to the children in your program that you loved so much. You brought so much love and needed attention to those little ones. My Madison says you always made him feel loved and welcomed to your after school program. Your own children can always be proud knowing that you brought love and kindness to those around you. You may be gone but you will forever remain in their hearts. Remember that your momma loved you and will be watching over you.
Guillermo Verdugo
September 20, 2011
My heart is reaching out to the Lopez-Ruvalcaba family, for what you are going through. I am thinking of you frequently, and praying for you, too.
Yadira Valdez
September 20, 2011
May God Bless the Lopez-Ruvalcaba family. Our prayers are with all of you. Luz you will greatly missed but I know you are an angel now watching over your children. Love, Hugo & Yadira Valdez & family.
Cheryl Von Flue
September 20, 2011
My prayers are with each of Luz's family members and school community, but most of all for Juan Jr., Ashley, and Yazmin during your time of sorrow and rememberence. ~Cheryl Von Flue
cuca silvas
September 20, 2011
i love you china ...you will always be our hearts..our prayers go to your parents nd kids...
ROSIE SANCHEZ
September 20, 2011
MIS ESTIMADOS SANTOS Y LUZ;
DIOS NECESITABA UNA SONRISA COMO LA DE ELLA A SU LADO , NO HAY PALABRAS QUE LES PUEDA DECIR PARA CONFORTARLES, DIOS EN SU INFINITA MISERICORDIA LES DARA FORTALEZA PARA PASAR ESTE VALLE, Y TIENEN TRES BOTONCITOS DE SU FLORECITA QUE ESTA ADORNANDO EL JARDIN DE DIOS.
RECIBAN UN FUERTE ABRAZO
CHAYITO
Larry Kelly
September 20, 2011
I have wonderful memories of Luz. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless. Larry Kelly
Francisca Gomez
September 20, 2011
Que Dios bendiga a sus hijos y su familia en este tiempo de tristeza, pero su legado lo llevamos muchas personas que nos toco el corazon. Fue siempre un placer trabajar con Luz. Siempre la llevare en mi corazon.
September 20, 2011
No es nada facil decir adios a un ser tan querido y amado, pero hay que dejarlo todo en las manos de Dios. En Dios encontraran la paz y la fortaleza que como seres necesitamos. Los llevamos en nuestros corazones. Que Dios los bendiga siempre, Familia Plancarte
lynn
September 20, 2011
Our Condolence to Your family,wish you all the best in this time and for always.
September 20, 2011
Que Dios los bendiga y les de fuerzaz para sorportar esta gran perdida. Mi corazon esta con ustedes. Los quiero muncho y nunca olvidare a mi gran amiga china.
Meadow's Union school & KId's
September 20, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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