Maria Ruffin

Maria Elena Escribano de Ruffin, born in Mexico City on March 4, 1960, on January 1, 2009 was ushered into the presence of her hope and Savior, Jesus Christ. For more than 22 years she was the devoted wife of her adoring husband, Joseph Luis Ruffin. She created and molded four exquisite children: Maria Belen, Diana Luz, Daniel and Montserrat. Her parents, Antonio Escribano and Herlinda Sanchez de Escribano, and sister, Gloria Luz Escribano de del Castillo from Mexico City were with her at the end of the beginning of her new life. Two brothers, Carlos and Antonio are in Mexico City. Her brother-in-law Marcelo Del Castillo and nieces and nephew, Marcelo, Natalia and Aleli, also reside in Mexico City. Here in the United States are her extended family of Dr. Joseph B. and Vestina Ruffin Mykl and Susan Ruffino, Anya Carlos and Delinda Ruffino, Michaela, Robert Dr. Richard and Patricia Ruffin, Julie, Andrew, William Mark and Manda Ruffin, Reina, Aubrey, and David Lisa and Dr. Bentley Edmonds, Joe, Adele, Charlotte, Natalie. Maria Elena was a graduate of the University of Mexico, San Carlos Academy of Art. She taught as an Artist in Residence in the metropolitan area. She left her family surrounded by her paintings and etchings. Her sense of aesthetics reached everywhere, including her love of cooking, the raising of her children to play music and her joy of life, which she imparted to all. She touched and remained in many people's lives. For six years she valiantly fought cancer, not once complaining, always hoping, ultimately winning the battle and proclaiming, "Death where is your sting, grave where is your victory?" In her silent suffering and pain, we became aware of our foibles and became the better for knowing her. The pinnacle of her existence on this earth was when she shifted from a dialectical materialistic view of life to a life in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. There she found and radiated love, joy and peace. She will be missed by all. The family would like to thank everyone who was by her side. A special thank you to Mercy Hospice and Mercy Hospital for helping us and for proclaiming the love and compassion of Jesus Christ in these end times. The funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper located at 6600 Broadway Extension, and will be officiated by the Reverend Richard Hogue of City Church. Burial will be at Rose Hill Burial Park located 6001 N Grand Blvd. following the ceremony.