Rosa del Socorro "Abue" Ruiz

Rosa del Socorro Bustamante de Ruiz, 68 passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025 in Derwood, MD. She was born in Managua, Nicaragua on January 18, 1957, Daughter to the late Orlando de Jesus Bustamante and Maria del Socorro Lopez. She was the devoted wife of Ignacio R. Ruiz for 50 years.

Rosa lived in Germantown, MD for 25 years and was a homemaker to her two children. Previously she lived in Glenmont and Silver Spring, MD. She loved spending time close to her grandchildren.

Rosa will always be remembered for her strength, kindness and love towards her family. She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints most of her life. Moreover, she loved following the example of Jesus Christ and dedicated a lifetime helping those in need, serving and supporting those around her selflessly. Among her many joys in life were attending church every week, reading the scriptures daily, gardening, decorating and cooking. She is survived by her husband, sons, daughter in-law, her grandchildren who lovingly knew her as "Abue", brother, sister, cousins and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Germantown, 18900 Kingsview Road, Germantown, MD 20874. The funeral service will begin at 6:00 PM.

Interment will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 South Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701.