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Ana Maria Ruiz

Ana Ruiz Obituary

ANA MARIA RUIZ EAST CHICAGO, IN Ana Maria Ruiz, age 85, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. She was born to the late Luis and Maria Transito Estrada on February 26, 1927 in Ixtlan, Michoacan, Mexico. Ana is survived by her loving children; Guillermo (Guillermina) Ruiz, Angelina Miljus, Cynthia (Michael Haggerty) Ruiz, Rafael F. Ruiz and Elsa (David) Osorio, nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister, Carmen Barajas; brother, Luis (Olivia) Estrada and other loving family members. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rafael O. Ruiz; daughter, Victoria Ruiz; and son-in-law, Veljko Miljus. Ana was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and was a member of the Guadalupanas Association. Visitation will be Friday, September 14, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Visitation followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3510 Deodar, East Chicago, IN 46312. Burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary, IN. Ana will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted family and dear friends. God Grant Her Eternal Peace

Published by The Times on Sep. 13, 2012.

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Hilda Gonzalez

September 7, 2022

To The Ruiz Family, I have only the best memories of your mom. She was always kind, loving and generous. I am sure she earned her place in heaven. May she rest in peace.

Hilda Gonzalez

September 16, 2012

My deepest sympathy on your loss. Your Mom will always be remembered as a caring person.
Hilda Gonzalez & Family

Hilda Camarena Zavala

September 13, 2012

Elsa and family,
Please accept my most heartfelf sympathies for the loss of your beloved mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

September 13, 2012

Elsa & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Keep your beautiful memories close to your heart! Thinking of you!
Jen & Michael DiTola

September 13, 2012

Elsa and famliy
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May find confort knowing your mom is sitting with father watching over you. Two beutiful angels that will be with you forever. God grant her eternal pearce.

Celia and Margarita Rivera

Mora Family

September 13, 2012

With our deepest sympathy in the passing away of your mother, Anita Ruiz. Our prayers are with all of you.

September 13, 2012

Cynthia, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Luz Minerva Chavez-Olivera

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