Elizabeth Ruiz, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and church family. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Elizabeth was born on May 29, 1951, to Luis Angel Gonzalez and Ana Mendez in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Her life took her through several places and seasons. After marrying her husband, Narciso Ruiz, she moved to California and later returned to Puerto Rico. In 1996, she made another important move, this time to Fort Worth, where all her children had settled. Fort Worth became home, allowing her to be close to the children and grandchildren she loved so deeply. Before retiring, Elizabeth worked for American Eagle, a job she genuinely enjoyed and where she formed friendships that remained meaningful to her. After retirement, she devoted herself even more fully to the people and communities she loved most: her family and her church community. At Camino de Paz Christian Church, Elizabeth served for many years in the hospitality ministry, prepared VBS snacks and faithfully participated in women’s ministry activities. She loved being involved and, most of all, loved the relationships she built along the way. When her health eventually made it difficult for her to serve in the ways she once had, she found another way to bless those around her. Each Mother’s Day, she lovingly made gifts for the women of the church, continuing to remind them that they were seen and loved. Elizabeth was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was marked by love, generosity, hospitality, and devotion to the people around her. She had a gift for making people feel welcomed, cared for, and at home. Her love was not reserved only for those closest to her; she had a way of making nearly everyone she encountered feel like family. In her later years, Elizabeth made her home with her daughter, Narcely, son-in-law, Stephen, and their beloved dog, Brian, who quickly became a cherished part of her daily life. Their home became a place where they could love, serve, and care for Elizabeth in return for the countless ways she had poured herself into those she loved throughout her life. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Narciso Ruiz; her parents, Luis Angel Gonzalez and Ana Mendez; her brother, Juan Gualberto Torres; her sister, Sorangel Torres; and her beloved granddaughter, Lilian A. Ruiz. Elizabeth’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Laura and Manuel Acevedo, Eumir Ruiz and Viviana Oquendo, and Narcely and Stephen Duran. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Tatiana Acevedo, Jorge and Kara Acevedo, Joshlianie Ruiz and Edward Guzman, Natasha and Omar Barbosa, Nieshka Ruiz, Jankarlos Ruiz, Joshua Guzman, and Christian Rucci; and her great-grandchildren, Isaiah Acevedo, Lilly Sowards, Leo Acevedo, Edlian Guzman, Luna Conley, Nathanael Barbosa, and Aaya Zuniga. She is also lovingly remembered by her siblings, Maria Elena Gonzalez Mendez, Luz Gonzalez Camacho, Jose Torres Mendez and Rosalina Torres Mendez, as well as beloved nieces, nephews, and her church family at Camino de Paz Christian Church. While her absence leaves an immeasurable space in the hearts of those who loved her, her family does not grieve without hope. Elizabeth’s life and faith remind us that death is not the end for those who belong to Christ. We mourn because we loved her deeply, yet we rejoice in the promise that she is now at home with her Savior, free from pain and suffering, awaiting the resurrection promised to all who are in Christ. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. – Philippians 1:21 MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth 76111 817-831-0511

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