Aurora Rivera Ruiz
Aurora Rivera Ruiz, age 92, of Superior, AZ passed away on Feb. 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Aurora was born in Glendale, AZ on Oct. 16, 1932. She moved to Superior, AZ with her family when her father obtained employment with the mine.
Aurora met her husband, Manuel Ruiz Jr., while attending high school. They were married in 1952 and just celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on Sept. 5, 2024. Aurora attended Arizona State University and earned a Bachelor’s in Education. She taught in Superior Schools for many years. As a woman of faith, a devoted Christian, she chose to live a life of meaningful acts of love and service, like Christ modeled for us.
Aurora was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Casimira Rivera, and all 8 of her siblings. She is survived by her loving husband, Manuel; her children, Marcella (Larry), James (Patti), Jo (Robbie), Janice (Ruben), Jocelyn (Fred) and her adopted daughter, Valerie; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held March 14, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi, Church Ave. in Superior, AZ 85173. Viewing will take place at noon followed by the Rosary at 12:30 p.m. and Mass at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery and a reception will follow.