Yvonne Ruiz Arreaga

Yvonne Ruiz Arreaga, 71, passed away on April 30, 2024 in New Braunfels with her loving family by her side. Born on November 8, 1952 in San Antonio, TX, she was the daughter of the late Cipriano R. Ruiz and Maria Guadalupe Gonzales Ruiz.

Yvonne is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, Jimmy Rene Arreaga; children, Travis Michael Arreaga, and Ashely Irene Arreaga Berkowitz and her husband, Daniel Berkowitz, Jr.; grandchildren, Eliana and Isabella Berkowitz; siblings, Maria Jennings, John Ruiz, Yolanda Ruiz, and Sunni Ruiz.

Yvonne studied Education at St. Mary’s University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and went on to be a Teacher for 37 years, a job that she greatly enjoyed. She also loved to travel especially to the beach, have game nights with friends and dinner murder mysteries. She was an avid reader and proficient gardener.

Yvonne’s place of comfort was in her faith with the Lord. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Always having the teacher in her coming out with arts & crafts projects when visiting with her granddaughters. She never missed the opportunity to send out Holiday cards, Birthday cards, Special Occasion cards to family, friends, and neighbors. She also loved all animals and her pets which included two mini-donkeys, six hens and a fox hound named Murphy.

A Rosary and Memorial Mass will take place beginning at 9:30 AM on May 15th at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church-Honey Creek with inurnment at the columbarium at the church to take place after the service. A bereavement meal will follow the inurnment in the perish hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choosing or to Unbound.Org in Yvonne’s name.

St. Joseph Catholic Church Honey Creek
25781 State Highway 46 W
Spring Branch, TX 78070