Marilyn K. Ruiz, age 84 of North Platte, passed away February 22, 2019 at Great Plains Health with her family by her side. She was born on June 26, 1934 at North Platte, to Walter and Leota (Miller) Anthony. Marilyn grew up in North Platte until the age of 14 when she attended the Nebraska School for the Deaf.

On July 1, 1961 she was united in marriage to Sotero Ruiz. Marilyn was a devoted full-time mother and grandmother and was employed by the United States Postal Service for 18 years. Marilyn had a strong faith in Jehovah God and was a member of the North Platte congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She enjoyed classic western movies, puzzles, crafts, and reading.

Survivors include her husband, Sotero, of North Platte, son; Richard Ruiz of Lincoln, daughters; Linda (Barry) Nalley of North Platte and Audrey (Mark) Ruiz Lambert of Morehead, KY, brother; Jimmy (Carolyn) Anthony of Grand Island, sisters; Audrey Clouse of North Platte and Elaine (Leland) Spanjer of Cozad, grandsons; Richard (Tracy) Housman Jr., David Housman, Derek Nalley, Joel (Monique) Ruiz, and Joseph Ruiz, great grand-children, Tucker Nason Housman, Leo Milton Housman, Isabella Rose Ruiz, and Emilio Quin Ruiz, sister-in-law; Dixie Anthony, and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Neal, Otis, and Jackie Anthony, and a sister; Dorla Keup.

Private family services will be held. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.