South Holland, Illinois
Jul 20, 1925 – Jan 5, 2023
Ruiz, Joe Earl
Joe Earl Ruiz, U.S. Navy WWII and Korean War Veteran, age 97, passed away January 5, 2023. Beloved husband for 60 years of the late Esther Mary Ruiz (née Huraracha); devoted father of Joseph Jr. (Kimberly), Timothy, and Ronald (Dena); loving grandfather of Joshua (Steph), Jesse (Jodie), Jacob (Sarah), Natalie (Jeremy), Rachel, and Christina (Ethan); proud great-grandfather of Gavin, Phoebe, Sage, Collin, Julia, J.J., Alayna, Teagan, Breanden, Scarlet, Elias, and Stella; dear brother of Frank (late Margaret), Albert (late Norma), Tita (Raul), the late Natalie, Pilar (late Myrtle), Toya (late Joseph), Augustine (late Pauline), and Julian; dear brother-in-law of Joseph, Sabino, the late Jessie, Lupe, and Mary; survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Joe was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 1238. Visitation Thursday from 3 - 8 p.m. Funeral Friday, 10:45 a.m., from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6), Dolton / South Holland, to Christ Our Savior Church mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery. (708) 841-2300 or www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com
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Mr Ruiz.. ??? From South Chicago to South Holland... My father and you gave us our hutzba! I thank you and will miss that...and use it for my lifetime
Sharon Dwan
January 17, 2023 | Tinley Park, IL
Mr Ruiz or Earl the Pearl as the kids in the neighborhood called him. We were all lucky to have him in our lives. To Joe,Tim and Ron, you guys were blessed to have such a great dad. I can still here him calling me, YOU CRAZY KID!
Eddie Anderson
January 13, 2023 | South Holland | Neighbor
Joey, Timmy & Ronnie
I'm very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Your Dad my godfather Earl was a special person. I’m sure my godmother Esther is happy to be with your Dad again. Glad they were a part of my life. I will always remember all the good times our parents had together.
Irma Esquivel Cerda
January 12, 2023 | Chicago, IL | Friend
Rest in peace joe
David Ramon
January 08, 2023 | Chicago, IL | Friend
My brother David and I send our sincere condolences to you and all of the family. We remember Earl well growing up in South Deering/Chicago. To our aunt Tita too, who is married to my late mom’s brother, Raul
rest in peace
Carol Ramón-Youkhanna
January 08, 2023 | Morton Grove, IL | Friend
That's my Dad. The Chief!
Joseph E Ruiz jr.
January 07, 2023 | Sauk Village, IL | Son
Ron, so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. When I think of him I recall dancing and talking with him at the wedding, a great fun loving person. My deepest sympathy to you my friend.
Sharon Grechny
January 06, 2023 | Naples, FL | Friend
God bless you Joe. You are now home with our God and beloved Esther .
Cynthia Flores Goddard
January 06, 2023 | Fort Myers, FL | Family
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
January 06, 2023 | Dolton, IL