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Ruby Mateo Obituary
MATEO, RUBY FAY
72 years old, peacefully passed away at her home in Citrus Heights, Ca early Tuesday morning, December 2, 2003, as she was surrounded by her loving family. Ruby was born June 2, 1931 in Bristol, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Virgil and Lois Parrick. Besides her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her life-long spouse, Bill Mateo, who died last year, and son, Rick Mateo. Ruby was a caring wife and mother, who most enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Lonnie Mateo (& wife, Connie), Cynthia Gardner (& partner, Juan), Joyce Dedman, Benny Mateo, and Debbie Crone (& husband, Jeff); her sister, Nora Pruitt (& family); sister-in-law Barbara Harnes (& husband, Dick), 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Ruby was a kind woman who will be deeply missed by all. Ruby was employed for a combined 30 years at McClellan Air Force Base and the Army Depot in Sacramento. She retired from the Army Depot in 1992, after receiving numerous achievement awards for outstanding performance. When Ruby retired, she continued doing the things she loved, including her hobbies of crafts, needlepoint, quilting, bowling, fishing, cooking/baking, traveling with family, and tending her gardens. All those who knew her love of sports, knew she was an avid Dodgers fan. Although she is no longer with us, she will be missed and remembered daily. Her family will gather for a private inurnment at East Lawn-Sierra Hills.
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Debbie
December 2, 2024
Thinking about you today as I do often! Miss you so much! Please take care of my Jeffrey!
Debbie
December 2, 2021
Thinking about you today and missing you always Mama!!
Debbie
June 2, 2021
Thinking about you on your birthday❤❤❤
Debbie Crone
May 12, 2019
Thinking of you on this Mother's Day! I sure miss you!! Love you!
Debbie Crone
June 2, 2018
Happy Heavenly Birthday Mom!! We love and miss you everyday❤❤❤
Debbie Crone
May 10, 2015
Happy Mother's Day!! You're always in my thoughts!! I love you!!
Bobbin P.
October 27, 2013
RIP Ruby.
Bobbin
debbie crone
July 19, 2013
I love looking at your picture! It is so tough to imagine you've been gone for almost 10 years now. I Love you ALWAYS!
Debbie Crone
November 16, 2011
Thinking about you Mama! I love you!
Debbie Crone
December 24, 2010
Thinking about you and missing you! Hope all of you are up there having a very special Christmas Eve! Love you Mama!
Debbie Crone
December 1, 2010
As always, you're in my thoughts. Hard to believe you've been gone 7 years:( I miss you mama and always will. I've been sharing my memories of you recently and they make me smile! XXOO Deb
July 23, 2010
Just wish you, Dad, Rick, Joyce and Cindy were all here. Hard to believe that Lonnie, Benny and I are all that is left...Miss all of you!
Debbie Crone
June 12, 2010
I look at the picture in your obituary and remember when it was taken here at our house. I miss you and wish you could be here to see your family grow! Love you mama!
Debbie Crone
June 2, 2010
Happy Birthday Mama!! Thinking about you! Miss you and always will!
XXOO
Deb
December 25, 2009
Hey Mama,
Merry Christmas...I love you and miss you ALWAYS!!
Love Deb!
Debbie Crone
December 2, 2009
Hey mama...6 long years since you left us. Hope you're having a hell of a good time up there!! Love you all the way!!
Deb
Debbie Crone
June 2, 2009
Happy Birthday Dearest Mama! I Love YOU and Miss YOU everyday!!
XXOO
Deb
Debbie Crone
May 10, 2009
Hey Mama....While you're always in my thoughts, the last couple of days have been sad for me. I love you and cherish the time I had with you!
Happy Mother's Day!
XXOO
Deb
Debbie Crone
November 27, 2008
Oh Mama...I miss you so much! I miss your sweet gentle ways! Your shy personality and the sparkle in your eye when you got excited. Happy Thanksgiving....I Love you all the way!!
Love,
Deb
Debbie Crone
June 3, 2008
Hey Mama,
I thought about you on Mother's Day and of course your birthday yesterday!! Though, I do think of you so very often!!
I Love YOU!!
Debbie Crone
December 25, 2007
Today is Christmas and you're in my thoughts as always! Love you Mama!!
Debbie Crone
December 18, 2007
Oh Mom...how I wish you were here. Joyce left us on Sunday, 12/16, to join you, Dad and Rick. She left us way, way to soon, and so unexpectedly. We'll take care of Shannon, but I know her heart hurts knowing her Mama has left this earth. I miss you so much I can't really describe it.
I Love YOU!!!
Debbie Crone
December 2, 2007
Well, it's been 4 years today that you left us. There isn't a day that goes by that you're not remembered for you kind and sweet demeanor. I Love You!! You are forever in my heart and memory!
Love,
Debbie
Debbie Crone
November 22, 2007
Hey Mama,
Sending hugs and kisses on Thanksgiving Day, 2007. I love you forever!!
Debbie
Debbie Crone
April 25, 2007
Always thinking of you!! Love you and miss you forever!!
Debbie Crone
November 23, 2006
Sending hugs and kisses on Thanksgiving Day, 2006. You're in our thoughts!! Love you!!
Joyce Dedman
October 8, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Joyce Dedman
October 2, 2006
Hello, mom, I miss you so much, There wasn't one day that i minded taking care of you,I cherished every day I had to spend with you, to laugh with you to cry with you, i would give anything to have that time back, but i know that is not possible, So i will have to wait till the I get to be with my Dad & mom again, as I was telling dad there will always be a hole in my heart for you and dad, Hope you have enjoyed the preatty flowers I brought you that you and dad grew, Shannon is getting married Feburary 10th 2006, Wish you & dad could be there, Well I'm gonna go for now, I do miss you lots. I saw Cindy the other day it sure felt good to see her again. well mom I love ya always.i
debbie crone
August 17, 2006
Oh mama...Missy is getting married, and I so wish you, Dad and Rick could be with us. I will know that you're with us in memory, but it's not the same. I love you and hope you're enjoying this next journey! For now, I will know you're looking over us, and imparting us with your wisdom!! Love you all the time in every way!! ME
June 4, 2006
Mama...You were thought of on 6/2 just as you're every day....I Love You and Will Honor you every day!! Miss you mama!
Debbie Crone
April 16, 2006
Today is Easter Sunday! You're in my thoughts as always!
Love you,
Deb
April 15, 2006
Hey there...You are and always be remembered in a very sweet and gentle way!! Love you Mom!! You're the BEST!!
Debbie Crone
April 1, 2006
Love you!!
Debbie Crone
February 24, 2006
I am smiling as I think of your sweet gentle personality. These memories will be with me forever and always. While I have these sweet memories, my heart feels heavy from missing you. I Love You forever and always!!!
Debbie Crone
February 4, 2006
Hi Mama, Joyce and I went to visit you and Pop's. We left tulips and Valentine's goodies! Wish you were here with us!!! Love you,
Deb
Debbie Crone
November 24, 2005
Another Thanksgiving has come and you and Dad were missed by all! It saddens me that once again I won't have my day after Thanksgiving shopping partner. I enjoy telling friends how you and I would go at the crack of dawn each year and how once Melissa learned Santa's secret, she began joining in our ritual. She won't be going this year as she wasn't able to make it home. I'll think of you fondly as I look through the ads and plot my strategy for tomorrow morning. It isn't the same, but I will carry on our tradition. I hope you enjoy the pumpkin scented/shaped candle I brought to you and Dad today. I blew it out before I left thinking it will be there so the next visitor can light it.
Love you Mama...
Debbie Crone
June 2, 2005
Happy Birthday Mama!!! You're the first thing I thought of this morning!! We're all thinking of you and remembering you on your birthday! Love from all of us!!!
Debbie Crone
April 16, 2005
Mama, the weather is beautiful outside and prime for doing yardwork. I hope you know how much all of your family misses and loves you and how you're in our thoughts. I bet you're planting all kinds of flowers and helping Pop with the garden. Love you!
Cynthia
March 15, 2005
Mother spring is about here. I know if you were here you would be working in your flower beds. I love flowers too. Thanks to you. I planted some cosmos, forget-me-not flowers and also some columbines. These flowers remind me of you. I have one more flower bed to work in. I miss and love you very much Mom.
Debbie Crone
March 12, 2005
Mama...words can't express the emptiness I feel knowing I'll not see you on this earth. You'll always be remembered as such a sweet, kind and gentle soul! I Love you and cherish my memories of you and our family when we all came together. I know this is something you enjoyed immensely! You're always with me in spirit...every day! I can only hope you know and feel all the love that is sent your way, every day!!!! Love you...
Cyhthia
February 28, 2005
Hello Mother we all miss you so much. Miss your big smile, your warm touch and your great personality. Will write again real soon. Love you!
Cynthia
December 28, 2004
Mother Christmas was miserable. So difficult without you and Dad... Seems like all I do is wish you could be here. Love you so much Mom. You were so sweet and kind. I have very fond memories of you, Mom and Dad. Love always,
Debbie Crone
December 26, 2004
Christmas has come and gone. You were in our thoughts just as you always are on a daily basis. Pictures of both you and Dad sit on my computer desk. I find myself looking at them and hoping you can read my thoughts! Just know we all love you and will always miss you not being here with us! Love you Mom...
Cynthia
December 2, 2004
My Dear Mother it has been one year since you left us. Mom, your so missed by all of us. Mom, you were so sweet and gentle. Mom we know your no longer in pain. But it is so hard to know your away. We hope you are resting peacefully. We love you so much!
Melissa Crone
December 2, 2004
Grandma-
It has been one year since your passing. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of. Things are just not the same. Although you are no longer physically here, you are always in out thoughts, our minds, and our hearts. I love you grandma, and I miss you!
Debbie Crone
December 2, 2004
It was officially 1 year ago, early this morning, that you left us...I miss you and love you, as I always will! Thank you for being you and for being my mama...Your kind, sweet and gentle ways will always be remembered!
Debbie Crone
December 1, 2004
While your memory is with me always, today I found myself thinking back to one year ago...I knew it was time for you to go, but oh how I wanted you to stay. To keep you here would've been purely selfish...you no longer enjoyed the quality of life you so richly deserved. I know you're no longer suffering, which is a good thing. I miss you mama...rest peacefully and know you're loved by your family!
Cynthia
December 1, 2004
December the second was the day that you left us. Really sad with you away. You loved the holidays. Our yard is all decorated for xmas. Haven't put a tree up yet. I think of you constantly. Love you Mama.
Debbie Crone
November 25, 2004
Hey mama, I miss you so much, and the holidays leave me missing you even more! Happy Turkey Day to you, Dad, Rick and all our other loved ones that have gone before us.
It's hard for me to believe we're one week shy of you being gone for a year.
Loving you always...remembering you fondly,
Me
Cynthia
November 16, 2004
Mother I am so lost without you. Time is suppose to help. But it is so lonely. You were so beautiful. Mom you loved your children so much. We all have fond memories and I guess that helps. Holidays are upon us again. Big deal. Wish we could celebrate them with you and Dad. You really loved a big turkey. I will eat turkey for you Mom.
Cynthia
October 30, 2004
Mother was looking at photo's of you and Dad. Mom you were so beautiful. Such a great person. You are sorely missed. Love you very very much. Miss you so much.
Love always.
Cynthia
September 29, 2004
Thinking of you Mom. Love you so much. Dream of you often. We had many great times with you. Thanks for all your great kindness and your loving ways.
Debbie Crone
September 28, 2004
Mama, I miss you always. I think of your warm and kind ways, which leaves me with a smile on my face. I will always cherish my memories of you and our family! Love you!!!!!!!!!
Cynthia Gardner
September 25, 2004
Mother we sure miss you. We think of you all the time. Wish you and Dad were here so we could play Yathzee. Mom was so good at this game. Love and miss you Mom.
Cynthia Gardner
September 10, 2004
Sure missing you Mother. Your on my mind constantly. Have wonderful memories of you Mother. I dream a lot about you and Dad. Love you.
Cynthia Gardner
August 30, 2004
Hi, Mom sure missing you. I have many fond memories of you. You were always having your arms ready for a big hug. I love and miss you mother.
Cynthia Gardner
August 20, 2004
Mother dear you have been on my mind. Miss you so much. You were the greatest Mother anyone could ask for. I love and miss you.
Cynthia Gardner
June 14, 2004
Mother life is miserable with you away in heaven. Life is just not the same without you. You had such a beautiful smile. You made me so proud to be one of your daughters.I will go on living. But heart broken, until we're togeter again. Love you Mother.
Cynthia Gardneer
June 5, 2004
Hi Mom. sure missing you. You worked so hard all your life. You were forever busy doing something. I still have the green macrame frog. Still have all the dish cloths you made for me, I don't like using them. I don't want to stain them. The quilt you made me is put up. Someday I will use it again. You were so crafty. Love you
Cynthia Gardner
June 4, 2004
Hi Mom, missing you as aways. I dream about you very often. You were a great Mother. I 've been working in the yard everday. Those weeds just keep growing. Tomorrow we mow the yard. I will then work in the flower beds. It reminds me of you. You use to love working in the yard. Soon it will be Father's birthday. I will get him a big balloon too. love you
Cynthia Gardner
June 3, 2004
My dear Mother yesterday was your birthday. I was too upset to write you. Went to the cemetery seen the flowers from Debbie, so pretty. Miss you so much Mom. You are the greatest. Love you,
Debbie Crone
June 2, 2004
Mama, Happy Birthday!!! Love you!!!
Debbie Crone
June 1, 2004
Mama, I wish you could be here for your birthday tomorrow. You are here in spirit with us! You are always with us!!! Love you all the way!!! Happy Birthday!!!
Cynthia Gardner
May 18, 2004
Mother, we love and miss you so much. Life is so lonely and sad with you in heaven. But someday we will be together again. We will love and cherrish you forever
Debbie Crone
May 5, 2004
Mama, it's almost Mother's Day, and this is to be our first without you here...I will honor you like I do everyday...in my heart. I love and miss you always!!!
Debbie Crone
April 11, 2004
Hey Mama...It's Easter Sunday and how I wish you could be here with us! Love you every day, all the way!!!
Debbie Crone
March 28, 2004
Mama...You are continually in my thoughts. The spring weather leaves me thinking of you and your beautiful flowers. I love you now and forever!!!
Debbie Crone
February 23, 2004
Hey Mama...I love you to the moon and back. I miss you so much, and know I always will.
Debbie Crone
February 4, 2004
Two long, lonely months have passed. We all miss you so much! Love you!!!
Debbie Crone
January 18, 2004
Hey Mama! Words cannot describe the sadness I feel due to your loss. Your memory and spirt live in my heart and thoughts! Love you!
Cynthia Gardner
January 4, 2004
Mother you are missed so much. Life isn't the same with you being away. You were the greatest Mother anyone could ask for. Your on my mind constantly. Love and kisses to you!
Debbie Crone
January 3, 2004
Thinking of you like I do ALL the time! Love you mama!!!
Debbie Crone
December 31, 2003
Well mama, it is the end of 2003. I love and miss you so much!
Debbie Crone
December 27, 2003
Mama, Christmas is over and you were missed by all of us, just as you are each and every day. I can't believe I will never see you on this earth again...I love you!!!
Cynthia Gardner
December 25, 2003
Mother Merry Christmas! Today was a miserable day as usual. Your so missed. You are loved so much. You and Dad were the greatest. Love always.
Debbie Crone
December 25, 2003
Merry Christmas, Mama!!! How I wish you were here with us!!! I love you!!!
Debbie Crone
December 23, 2003
Oh mama, how deeply I miss your sweet gentle smile! I look at your pictures and ask why you had to go...prior to being stricken with Alzheimer's, you were so healthy. I love you and cherish my wonderful memories of you! Life without you will never be the same. I will go on because I know that is what you would want for me to do. I will honor you and your memory always!!!
Cynthia Gardner
December 21, 2003
Mother, Your missed so much. Wish you and Father were home so I could call or come over. I used to come over everyday until Dad "said could I move in and help take care of Mother". Life is not the same with both of you away in heaven. Love you both.
Debbie Crone
December 20, 2003
Mama, it's only 5 days until Christmas, and oh how I wish you, Dad and Rick could be with us. I miss all of you so much. Love you!!!
Melissa Crone
December 20, 2003
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me now, I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full; I've savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your head and share with me.
God wanted me now, he set me free.
Author Unknown
I love you Grandma!
You will always be missed, always be loved, but never forgotten.
Debbie Crone
December 18, 2003
Mama, it has been 16 days since you left us. I miss you so much as I always will. You're in my thoughts constantly, the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning and last thing when I go to bed at night. Thank you for so selflessly giving everything you did while here with us. I will cherish all of my memories of you. I love you mom, may your kind, sweet soul rest in peace!
Cyntia Gardner
December 13, 2003
Mother Dear I feel so broken and sad. But you are no longer suffering. Mother you and Father were the greatest parents anyone could ask for. I have many memories that will keep me going. Love always. Cynthia
Tammy Chavez
December 12, 2003
Oh Grandma,
I sure do miss ya already, but for the times we did spend together they will deeply be remembered, and never forgotten. For being the first grandchild and being named after ya, I am so glad that we have the same attitude, I guess thats what gets me through this life. I know you will be watching over me, but grandma I just wanted to tell you I really do love you and miss you so dearly. Thank you for everything you have done, and for guiding me through my begining years. Sorry for have ben such a stinker!
Love always Tammy (Gardner) Chavez (Grandaughter), Curtis Missal (Great grandson), Monica Chavez (Great grandaughter) and Cynthia Chavez (great grandaughter)
Shari Schneider
December 11, 2003
Ruby.... The shy mother with the most sweetest eyes.
You will be missed by all and welcomed by those who have gone before.
I am thankful for the time I got to spend with you. You sure are a special lady.
May you rest in peaceful slumber.
P.S. IDYTA:)
Melissa Crone
December 11, 2003
Grandma, I enjoyed getting to know you and spending time with you, whatever the circumstances were. Thank you for watching me play softball. You will no longer suffer, but will always be missed. I love you!
Debbie Crone
December 11, 2003
While the ones left behind are deeply saddened, we are relieved that you no longer have to suffer. Mom's kind soul and gentle smile will be missed always!
Cynthia Gardner
December 11, 2003
My Dear Mother, I love you and miss you so much. You were a wonderful Mother and my best friend. You and Dad are together again. Love and kisses, Cynthia
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