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2010
Cecelia Ruiz Obituary
Cecelia G. Ruiz, 94, of Ojai, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of Ojai.
She was born in Ventura on Dec. 24, 1916 to Joseph and Beatrice Chapman Rodriguez, the fifth of 14 children. She was married to Charles Ruiz for 58 years. He passed in 1997. She was a mother and homemaker to: Jacqueline (Babe) Fontana, Roberta Ann Ruiz (deceased in 1954), Alfreda (Freda) Fletcher; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Cecelia loved the Ojai Valley and will be missed by her family and friends. We rejoice in knowing she will be with Grandma and Grandpa Rodriguez, Roberta Ann and Papa Ruiz.
Vigil services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 at the Reardon Funeral Home, Ventura. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Cecelia was entrusted to the care of the family owned Joseph Reardon Funeral Home, 757 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-8623.
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November 6, 2010
Shortly after the passing our mother, Grace Schroff,my brother, Jim and I visited Cecelia. It was simply a delightful visit listening to Cecelia reminisce about her fond memories of the Schroff family. Clearly,Cecelia treasured her childhood memories of time spent with her girlfriends Kathryn, Agnes and Grace.
We will always remember Ceceilia as a humorous, passionate and energetic women. We left that day with a gift - a gift of knowing a little more about a our grandparents;our mother; her siblings; and the wonderful experiences of friends growing up in Ojai.
With our deepest sympathy,
Cecilia, Jim, Teresa and Mike (Children of Grace Schroff), Clovis,CA
Jennifer Petree
November 5, 2010
I too am a daughter of Agnes Schroff Walton and remember many times going to visit Cecelia ...It was always a good time ... My condolences to the entire family---
Jennifer Walton Petree
Ann Romero
November 5, 2010
My mother, Agnes Schroff Walton, was a good friend of Cecelia's and her sister Catherine. My Mom moved to L.A. after graduating from Nordoff around 1937 or so. The girls kept in touch by letters. In 1957 we made the move to Ventura and my Mom would take us to Ojai to visit her friend. Over the years we tried to get as many visits in as we could. My Mom's sister, Grace also enjoyed stopping in at Cecelia's to visit. Boy, could those girls recall their teenage years! They would laugh and giggle and recall so many fun times. My sisters and I were privy to many recollections of Ojai in the early days. We loved the fact that although their lives took them in different places the friendship remained. My Mom passed away as did her sister Grace. So you know there is a great reunion going on in Heaven. Our love and sincere condolences to the entire Rodriquez family.
Ann Walton Romero & John Romero
Judy Farmer
November 4, 2010
I will treasure the wonderful times shared with Aunt Sil & Uncle Charles. They hold a special and honorary place in my family’s hearts and mine. We felt so blessed having in our lives.
Aunt Sil, I will miss you so much and I am so thankful for all of the love and thoughtfulness you extended to my family and me. May you find peace, love and much happiness on the other side. --Love, Judy
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