Ruby Bustos

Ruby Mary Bustos passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at The Valley Inn Nursing Home, in Mancos, CO. Ruby was born May 28, 1919 in Ignacio, CO to Ramos Jesus Silva & Hipolita Medina Silva. Ruby married Anthony (Tony) I. Bustos in May of 1938, together, they raised three children. Ruby worked as a Cosmetologist in Charleston, SC in 1939, worked as a Cook for the Durango 9-R School District & retired from Fort Lewis College where she worked as a Dorm Supervisor. Ruby was a talented & accomplished baker who loved making wedding, birthday & novelty cakes. She proudly made all of her grandchildren's wedding cakes & enjoyed teaching her grandkids & nieces how to decorate cakes & make gingerbread houses. She was also a talented crocheter & many of her family members received her hand-made afghans. Ruby will be remembered for her welcoming personality. Ruby was always ready with a home-cooked meal for family, friends, & sometimes strangers. She was a devoted member & volunteer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church & enjoyed her participation in Icenettes & The Legion of Mary. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Tony Bustos & her son Chris Anthony Bustos. She is survived by her sister Vicki Barker; daughters Francine Archuleta (Gilbert) & Christine Wiggins (Pablo); six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, & 14 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins. A Recitation of the Rosary, in Ruby's honor, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at 6:00PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Durango, followed by a light reception. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at 10:00AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Durango, followed by burial at Greenmount Cemetery, and a reception at the church hall.