PHOENIX – Vera Ruiz Garcia, 79 Years, a 2nd of 5 generations of Arizonan natives, passed away on January 20, 2022. Vera is a retired Banker of the former Valley National Bank. She is an Alum of Phoenix Union H.S., class of 1961.
Vera is survived by her sons, Mark A. Ruiz and Ernest O. Garcia; grandchildren, Manuel, Anastacia, and Mathew Garcia; great grandchildren, Navaya, Mia, and Michael Garcia; and her sister, Geraldine M. Ruiz Green. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel R. Ruiz and Elvira Zapien Ruiz; son, Michael Garcia Sr.; grandson, Michael Garcia Jr.; and her sister, Mercy N. Ruiz.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM with a Rosary beginning at 6:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Saint Mary’s Basilica, 231 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com