Ruth Elaine Freitas passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in Madera at the age of 64. Ruth was born in Carmel, California to George and Lucile (Hackenburger) Freitas on October 30, 1956. Formerly of Fresno, Ruth has been a resident of Madera for 36 years. She was a graduate of Bullard High School, class of 1975. Ruth was a Writer of Poetry. She enjoyed writing, family, trips to the beach and the band, The Beach Boys. Ruth was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Madera 2nd Ward.
She is survived by her daughter Yvette Hogan and her husband Curt Gleason of Madera, her step-children, Brian and Rhiannon Fernandez, her siblings, George Freitas of Madera and Gaylee Cuervo of Alhambra, California, two grandchildren, Gillian Hogan and Andrew Hogan both of Madera.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Jay Chapel in Madera, California
Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at Arbor Vitae Cemetery, Madera, California