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Josephine Ruiz Obituary

Ruiz, Josephine G. age 89, late of the East Side, formerly of South Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Juan Ruiz, loving mother of the late Robert Ruiz, Rose (late Larry) Biniecki, and Rebecca (Elias) Quintero, dear grandmother of Laurie (Frank) Gargaro, Lou (Kathy) Campos, John (Amy) Biniecki, Tony (Dee) Campos, Emma Ruiz, Eli CFD (Loyda) Quintero, Rob CPD (Nicole) Quintero, Lupe CPD (Carlos CPD) Sanchez, and Kristine, Elizabeth and Samantha Quintero, fond great-grandmother, sister-in-law, and aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 9:30 a.m. Prayers from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Church of the Annunciata. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 14, 2008.

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Laurie Gargaro and Family

December 15, 2008

Grandma - you will be missed and you are finally at home...a much better place. Our travels will always be my fondest memories. Love always.

Elizabeth Quintero

December 15, 2008

Josephine was a great grandma. She will always be in my thoughts and preyers. I have alot of great stories to tell about her. I will keep her alive with the memories.

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