Hortencia Anzaldua Ruiz, 85, of Gonzales passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born May 14, 1940 to the late Victoria Campos Anzaldua and Alphonso Anzaldua Sr. Hortencia was a caregiver and housekeeper, roles that reflected her caring and hardworking nature. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, and relaxing with crossword puzzles.
Hortencia is survived by her daughters, Melissa Hernandez Flores and husband, Santos, Irene Ruiz Perez and husband, Angel, Amanda Ruiz Betancud and husband, AJ, and Alexis Ruiz; sons, Marty Hernandez and wife, Cindy, Bruce Herenandez and wife, Rachel, Christopher Hernandez and wife, Carolyn, Hector Hernandez and wife, Kelley, and Raul Campos and wife, Tammy; sister, Janie Perez; brothers, Alejandro Anzaldua, Pedro Anzaldua and wife, Luisa, Manuel Anzaldua, and Armando Anzaldua and wife, Mary; 39 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Patsy Garcia and Beatrice Trevino; brothers, Joe Anzaldua, Phillip Anzaldua, and Alfonso Anzaldua; brothers-in-law, Richard Perez and Domingo Garcia; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Anzaldua and Guadalupe Anzaldua; and grandson, Mark Anthony Perez.
Visitation will be on Friday, March 13, 2025, from 5-7 pm at Freund Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2025, 10 am, at Jerusalem Baptist Church with Bruce Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.