Venilde R. Ruiz, 82, of Cuero passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. She was born March 18, 1931 to Esteban Ramirez and Jacinta Ramirez. Venilde was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and enjoyed cooking, sewing, dancing, and gardening. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Macias (Rodger) and son, Ernesto Ruiz (Linda), both of Victoria; sister, Estella Ramirez; grandchildren, Ruben Solis, Jr. of Houston, Michael Solis of Corpus Christi, Monica Schlamb of Cuero, Jennifer Meza of Houston, Alex DeLeon of Victoria, Danny Ray Ruiz of Houston, and Marissa Jill Ruiz of Florida; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Eugenia Bryand, Chave Bryand, Eva Ruiz, and Margarita Ramirez; brother Adam Ramirez. Pallbearers will include Ruben Solis, Rodger Macias, Danny Ray, Jr Ruiz., Danny Ray Ruiz III, and Fred Lara. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. with the rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father David Berger officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. You may send condolences or sign the guestbook at www.freundfuneralhome.com. Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.