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Maria Ruiz Obituary

RACINE - Maria J. Ruiz, 78, passed away Monday morning, August 25, 2008, in St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee after a long illness. She was born January 26, 1930, in Floresville, Texas, the daughter of Lazaro and Soleda (nee: Rivera) Alaquinez. Maria married Christobal Ruiz Sr. in 1949 in San Antonio, Texas. He passed away in 1961. A homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, music, dancing, and her loving grandchildren. Survivors include nine children, Isidro, and Armando Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas, Raul, Mark K., Rev. Frank J. (Linda) and Alvino Ruiz, all of Racine, Rose L. (Arturo) Gonzalez of Twin Lakes, Soleda (Domingo) Reyes of Racine, and Emerald (Jesus) Guzman of Kenosha; five step-children, Alfredo Ruiz of San Antonio, Texas, Ernesto (Erma) Ruiz of Delavan, Gabriel (Sabina) Ruiz of Odem, Texas, Rachel Felix of Racine, Ofelia (Manuel) Garcia of Dickinson, Texas. Maria is further survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, five brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Raul, and Christobal Ruiz; two step-sons, Pedro, and Daniel Ruiz; one sister; and one brother. A service of Remembrance will be held Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home, Norman Lynch officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home. STROUF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 1001 High Street 632-5101 www.strouf.com

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Aug. 27, 2008.

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Ruben & Anna Zertuche

August 28, 2008

To The Ruiz Family:
We were sorry to read about the loss of you mother. May God bless you all during this time of sorrow.

Grabiel Ruiz

August 27, 2008

Love you grandma and miss you.

Jorge- Alisia Martinez

August 27, 2008

To all the Ruiz family , Son's - Grandchildren.
Our deepest condolences to you all at this time of your loss. May your greatest memory's of your mom and grandma live on forever . She was a very special Lady.
Your Friend's Jorge and Licha

Jorge-Alisia Martinez

August 27, 2008

Evita, Ed , Engelica, Grandkid's,

I'm so sorry! about your grandma guy's. I wish I could be there for you 's . Remember that she will live on in your heart's forever .
Love you all Tia Licha , Tio Jorge

Jorge- Alisia Martinez

August 27, 2008

To Chale, Rosie, Emerald, Rachel- I'm so sorry ! about your Mom I send my Love and a big hug for you all . Only time will heal the heart, but she will never be forgotten. A part of her lives on in each one of you.
Love your sister and friend.

Teofila Rivera (Barrientes) & Family

August 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Amanda Brusko

August 27, 2008

Maria was an extraordinary woman. My sincere condolences to the Ruiz family.

Teilma Marquez

August 27, 2008

To The Ruiz Family.

My sincere condolences on the passing of your mom.

LINDA BAUTISTA(RODRIGUEZ)

August 27, 2008

To my nieces Celestina, Lyndie and Francisca I am so sorry about your Grandma Ruiz, I am sad with you, to the rest of the Ruiz family, The Rodiguez familia wishes to express their heartfelt condolences.

Elena Garcia

August 27, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. I know how hard it is loosing somebody that is very close to you. She is now in a better place with God. May she Rest In Peace.

Mary,Ray, Corinna,Angelina Nava and Gibby Rangel Love you all

August 27, 2008

I Am so sorry to hear about your loss. To all the Familia Ruiz and grandkids I want you to know our prayers and thoughts are with you. She will be deeply missed by all.

Jerry & Judy Schall

August 26, 2008

To Frank and family,
Our prayers are with you in the loss
of your beautiful mother. I'm sure she was proud of her family and loved each one.
Jerry & Judy Schall
Church of God of Prophecy
Regional Overseer

Elida M Cohen

August 26, 2008

I wish I would have had a chance to meet you. RIP- Love Always!!!

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