Cynthia Elaine Ruiz, 28, of Midland passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. Viewing will be at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home from 8:00am-9:00pm on Friday, September 2, 2016. A celebration of her life will begin at 10:00am on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel.Cynthia was born on August 26, 1988 in Columbus, Ohio to Daniel and Robin Ruiz. She attended Midland schools and graduated from Robert E. Lee in 2005. She was a very loving and proud mother to her beautiful 11 year old daughter, Mikayla Ruiz. In the recent years, Cynthia discovered a talent for sales and thrived in her retail career. She had a beautiful smile that could light up a room and her memory will always be cherished.She is survived by her daughter, Mikayla Ruiz; sister, Danielle Ruiz Martinez and spouse, Fabian, and their children, Aiden, Fabian, and Audrina; brother, Nickolaus Ruiz; parents, Daniel and Robin Ruiz; grandmother, Jesusa Ruiz; and numerous friends.She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Antonio Ruiz of Corpus Christi, and grandparents, William and Patricia Johnson of Columbus, OH.The family would like to express their gratitude towards all of the family and friends that have expressed a generous outpouring of love and support during this devastating time.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to support Cynthia’s daughter, Mikayla. Donations may be made to the Ruiz Memorial Fund at My Community Federal Credit Union, MyCommunityFCU.com, account #107997.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
