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Nancy “Wigo” Acosta-Ruiz, 49

September 02, 2021

Nancy “Wigo” Acosta-Ruiz, 49, of Manheim, passed away unexpectedly at home, Thursday, September 2, 2021, following a brief illness. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of Rosalia Ruiz and the late Damian Acosta. She was the loving and faithful companion of Jose Diaz (Wigo).

Nancy was a sales manager for Rent-A-Center for many years. She was proud to be a co-owner of the Wigo Racing. Nancy and Wigo traveled the country competing in dragster races. She also loved to dance to Salsa music. More than anything, she was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved her grandchildren immensely.

In addition to her mother, Rosalia and companion, Jose, Nancy is survived by her children: Joe Vazquez, of Lancaster; Lilliam Vaquez, of Three Rivers, MI; and Alexandra Vazquez of Bethlehem; 6 grandchildren; and 4 siblings.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9AM to 12PM, Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A time of sharing will follow at 12PM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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September 05, 2021

Mi hermanita pequeña se me fue no sabes el dolor que siento te voy a extrañar mucho un angelito se fue al cielo con mi dios tqm siempre sis 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

September 04, 2021

Nancy was a wonderful person she cared and loved so much she was a person that you could tell anything and she would give you her honest opinion she was a pure hearted person I loved her as if she was my mother she was a truly remarkable woman she has done a lot for me in the te that I’ve known her and that’s only been 5yrs she left a mark on my heart that will never be replaced I love her and her family I will always be there for her family as I would for her I know she would want us not to cry as hard as that is she would want us to celebrate by laughing dancing and smiling  NANCY AKA MI MADRE MI MEJOR AMIGA I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU but you will always be in my heart

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Sunday, September 12, 2021
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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Lititz, PA 17543
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