A. The surviving spouse of an Arizona ranger upon the death of the ranger and submission to the governor of an affidavit that the spouse was married to the ranger on or before July 1, 1945, and has been the spouse of the ranger continuously until the date of the ranger’s death, is entitled to receive the monthly pension provided in this article.

B. The pension received by the surviving spouse is payable until the date of the spouse’s death and is subject to the same limitations provided in section 41-955.