Ruth Amelia Saenz

SAENZ, Ruth Amelia Passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ with her family at her side on July 11, 2003. Her passing was sudden as the result of an aneurysm. Ruth was the much loved and devoted wife of Raymond S. Saenz. Adored mother of Amanda Saenz-Rivas and Clint Saenz. Loving stepmother of Ray and Rick Saenz and Shannon Kahl. Prized mother-in-law of Xavier Rivas. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa Saenz-Rivas, Angelica and Alycia Saenz, Alexis and Sandra Estrada. Ruth was looking forward to the birth of granddaughter Amelia Saenz-Rivas in September. In 2001 Ruth and husband relocated from Sonoma County to Arizona. Ruth, Raymond, Amanda, Xavier, Alyssa and Clint realized her dream of a beautiful home in Scottsdale. Ruth was best friend to granddaughter Alyssa who spent hours sharing her life with her grandmother whom she called "Meme". Ruth was born in 1952 to the late George and Helen Haza. At the age of seven, she became a much loved member of the Edwards family. She grew up in Petaluma attending McKinley Elementary School. The family moved to Liberty District where Ruth attended Rohnert Park Jr. High and graduated from Rancho Cotate High School. Ruth leaves behind a large extended family which includes Robert and Dorothy Edwards and her siblings Phylis (Haza) Kelly, Carol, Charlotte, Nick and Jim Haza, Ron (Linda) Edwards, Irene (Steve) Barnes, Bob (Donna) Edwards, Tom (Dianne) Edwards and Deborah Cordova. She leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth loved being a member of her large family. She enjoyed working and exploring the web on her computer and was an accomplished and rapid typist, but first and foremost Ruth was a devoted, loving wife, mother and grandmother. At her request there will be no formal funeral service but rather a memorial and celebration of her life which will be held at the Edwards’ home in Kenwood at a later date. For information call 833-2850.