Ruby Barrientos

Ruby Barrientos

Ruby Barrientos was welcomed home to her heavenly father and savior on Friday May 22, 2020 at the age of 76. She passed peacefully in her sleep in her home on the early morning of May 22.

She was born September 29, 1943 to Estefana and Francisco Barrientos in Olathe CO.

Ruby grew up on her family farm in Olathe. She attended a rural school in Olathe called Stone School Elementary where she graduated from in May 25 1960. She had 4 children of her own but helped raise many children over the years. She touched the lives of hundreds of people in many ways. She could be found planting flowers, at yard sales, community events, helping neighbors and shopping any and every store in town. She loved most the time spent with loved ones. She cherished moments with her friends and family.

Ruby was known for her kind heart, beautiful smile, willingness to help and comical ways. She is survived by her daughter Merlinda Lemus (Armendariz), sons Tony Armendariz, Ruben Armendariz and Pat Armendariz, sister Carmen Abeyta, Elsie Cordova, Mary Belarde, brother Martin Barrientos, 11 grandkids, 15 great-grand kids, many nieces, nephews and cousins who loved her dearly.

A service celebrating Ruby’s life will occur at her grand daughter Nichole Lemus-Suarez’s home on Saturday May 30, 2020 at 11:00 am.  Crippin Funeral home is assisting Ruby’s family.