Lillian (Ruddek) Johnson

JOHNSON - Lillian (Ruddek), born on October 1, 1934, in Pennsylvania and lived in Louisiana. A devoted homemaker and the heart of her family, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 91.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Friederich “Fred” Ruddek and Wilhelmine (Wiescholek) Ruddek-Primel; her husband, Fred K. Johnson, her brothers, Charles Ruddek, Hans Ruddeck, and Frank Primel, her sons, Patrick Nunez and Mark Nunez, and her grandson, Jacobia Hernandez.

Lillian is survived by her children, Lisa Nunez, Tracy Nunez, and Jeffrey Nunez; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends who will forever cherish her memory.

Lillian was a proud and loving mother to her children, a cherished grandmother to her grandchildren, and a joyful great-grandmother to her great-grandchildren. Her family was her greatest pride, and she found her deepest happiness in time spent with them. Known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support, Lillian was loved by everyone who knew her. She had a gentle spirit, a listening ear, and a way of making others feel welcome and valued. Her home was always open, and her love extended far beyond her family to friends and all whose lives she touched.

Her legacy of love, compassion, and devotion will live on through the generations she nurtured and inspired. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all.

Lillian was laid to eternal rest in a private ceremony in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Louisiana.