Ruth Wade O'Neal

Ruth Wade O'Neal passed away on January 15, 2014. She was born to George and Mabel Wade on November 25, 1919 and grew up on their farm in the Dexter-Hagerman area of Southern New Mexico. She married Burl O'Neal when he returned from WWII and they lived a happy life in Roswell until his death in 1960. Ruth had a daughter, Peggy O'Neal in 1949 and a son in 1956, Brian Frank O'Neal, who died at birth. Ruth was an elementary school teacher in Roswell for many years. She retired in her fifties and enjoyed the next forty years traveling, playing bridge and spending time with her family. She moved to Albuquerque when she was in her 70's to be near her daughter, Peggy, son-in-law, Bill and their daughters. She made many friends at Sombra Del Monte Christian Church and also had many bridge buddies. When Peggy and Bill moved to Los Lunas she lived with them in their home. Ruth made many new bridge friends and also delighted in her four great-grandchildren. They will have many happy memories of time spent with their Gigi. She was an active and healthy 94 year old until a week before her death. Ruth is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Bill Weaver of Los Lunas; granddaughter, Maggy Fitzgerald, her husband, Steve and their children, Jack and Emma of Belen, granddaughter, Holly Weaver and her children, Levi and Lily Chapin of Los Lunas and an extended family who loved her very much. Ruth was a gracious lady who left a wonderful legacy of loving kindness, strength and generosity to her family. A Celebration of Ruth's life will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Weaver home. For details please contact Riverside Funeral Home of Los Lunas at (505)565-1700. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Adoption Assistance Agency, 2800 Eubank Blvd. NE Alb. NM 87112 or [email protected].