Ruth R. Ontiveros Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth R. Ontiveros of Artesia, New Mexico, born in San Elizario, Texas, who passed away on May 25, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lorenzo Sanchez and Lydia Sanchez; her siblings, Lorenzo "Sonny" Sanchez, Tony "Batman" Sanchez and Becky Ortiz; her brother-in-law Bobby Franco; and her son-in-law Elston Montgomery.

She is survived by: her sisters, Ida Franco and Lucy Vasquez (Refugio Jr.); and her children, Margie Bishop (Dale), Elsa Montgomery, Monica Diaz (Oscar), Alfonso Ontiveros (Linda), Faustino, Javier Ontiveros (Monica), David Ontiveros (Edina), Ana Sauceman (Terry) and Lily Morales (Sergio).