Ruth Saldana

RUTH SALDANA
November 6, 1936 - May 13, 2023
Ruth Saldana, a longtime resident of Moreno Valley, CA, died quietly during
her sleep on May 13, 2023. She was born on November 6, 1936 in Redlands
California to Genaro and Agustina Saldana. She had 5 brothers and 6 sisters.
She worked for 25 years as an Elementary School Bilingual Teacher
retiring in 2006 from the Del Norte Unified School District in
Moreno Valley. We are very proud of our mother’s educational
accomplishments throughout her career. After rearing 9
children, she managed to graduate from Fontana Adult
School in 1969. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree
with emphasis in Bilingual Education from the University
of La Verne in 1979. She received her Master of Education
with Special Emphasis in Bilingual Cross-cultural Education/
Special Education and Master of Science in Learning
Handicapped with Emphasis in Bilingual Education from the
University of La Verne in 1985. She received her California
Teaching Credential with Emphasis in Multiple Subjects in
1979. She received her Clear Credential in 1981 and her Life
Credential in 1983. She further received a Diploma in Special
courses in Philosophy, Methodology from Cuernavaca,
Mexico in 1981 and completed course work at the College
of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in continuing medical
education in “Alternative Option for Special Children” in 1986
as well as numerous certificates throughout her career.
Ruth enjoyed traveling, listening to her Mexican music,
camping, being around her children, going out to restaurants,
sightseeing, and especially enjoyed dancing.
Ruth was predeceased by her former husband, Jose F.
Chavez, Jr., sons Jesus, Richard and Mike, and daughter
Carmen. She is survived by her son Joseph, David (Christine),
Arthur and Gilbert (Maria) and daughter Virginia. She is also
survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren. Our mother will be greatly missed.
“She was a good woman with a good heart because she cared”
Mama, we miss you dearly, Love you always, Thank
you for being our mother, we couldn’t ask for anyone better.
Take care and be safe.
Funeral services for Ruth will be held at Fontana Mortuary
located at 8030 Mango Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336 on
Thursday, June 8, 2023. Viewing will be from 10:00am to
1:00pm with Rosary being conducted at 11:00am. Ruth will
be buried at Green Acres Memorial Park located at 11715
Cedar Ave., Bloomington, CA 92316.