Manuela Ruiz Perales, Age 96 of Kenedy, TX passed away on July 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  Manuela was born on November 6, 1927 in Karnes County to the late Pedro and Concepcion Rios Ruiz.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and of the Catholic Faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband Francisco G. Perales; parents, Pedro and Concepcion Rios Ruiz; 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

She is survived by her children, Blanca Cruz of Kenedy, Lisa Ann Corea and husband Marcos of San Antonio, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and dear family members and friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Ploch officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Joe Perales, Frank Perales, Adam Hernandez, Daniel Hernandez, Matthew Hernandez, and Joseph Hernandez.