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1925
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2023
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15801 S. Cottage Grove Avenue
Dolton, Illinois
Joe Ruiz Obituary
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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Sharon Dwan
January 17, 2023
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
Eddie Anderson
January 13, 2023
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!
Irma Esquivel Cerda
January 12, 2023
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.
David Ramon
January 8, 2023
Rest in peace joe
Carol Ramón-Youkhanna
January 8, 2023
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
Joseph E Ruiz jr.
January 7, 2023
That's my Dad. The Chief!
Sharon Grechny
January 6, 2023
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.
Cynthia Flores Goddard
January 6, 2023
God bless you Joe. You are now home with our God and beloved Esther .
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
January 6, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thornridge Funeral Home - Dolton (Janusz Family Funeral Service)15801 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
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10:45 a.m.
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