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Leonardo Ruiz Obituary

Ruiz Jr., Leonardo G. age 48, beloved husband of Olga, loving father of Monica (John), Leo, Ruben and Stephen, loving son of Leonardo Sr. (the late Bertha) Ruiz, fond grandfather of L'exis, dear brother of Juanita, Tony, Alechia and Peter, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, at 9:30 a.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Chapel service 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. For Information call 773-889-1700. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 22, 2003.

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Russell Tvrdik

April 24, 2003

My prayers are with you.....

Gloria Mendoza

April 24, 2003

My deepest regrets to the Ruiz Family. Leo was one of a kind, I had the opportunity to meet him while working at M. Fields. He is very special and always will be, I know he will be missed by all.

Rafael Blanco

April 23, 2003

To me , 1st & foremost , Leo was a good friend . I'll miss his good sense of humor.

good bye friend.

Darling Griggs

April 23, 2003

Leo, we worked together for 4 yrs and I keep expecting you to come through the door. We had some great laughs together. I will miss you.

You were to sweet, your life to short, you left to soon.

Chris & Nick Lucian

April 23, 2003

Our deepest sypmpathy to the Ruiz family. Leo will be missed by many. I unfortunately I (Chris) never had the opportunity to meet Leo but everything I have heard - he was a special man. If there is anything that we can do at anytime just contact us. Our deepest sympathy and love,

Nick & Chris

john pena

April 23, 2003

My deepest condolences to the entire Ruiz family. My prayers are with you, and God Bless.

Laura Bender

April 23, 2003

In sympathy for your loss may each new day bring you peace and comfort.

(Co-Worker) Laura&Harold Bender

Marshall Fields

Karen & Tom Hathaway

April 23, 2003

Very simply, Leo was a good guy. Our sympathy to his family.

Montgomery Brenda

April 22, 2003

Leo was a great friend and co-worker. He will be greatly missed by us all. May God bless and keep you save thru the days ahead.

Brenda and Clarence Montgomery

Paul Satter

April 22, 2003

May god bless you and your family Leo was a great man. Paul Satter from Marshall Field's

Kathy Cabernoch

April 22, 2003

Olga, I am so very sorry for your, and your family's loss. Leo was such a wonderful and kind man, I (my family will have many kind and happy thoughts about him always. If I could be of any help in any way, please do not hesitate to call or knock.

Kathy Cabernoch, Ray Horan, & Billy.

Next door, 1st floor.

Karen Arrington

April 22, 2003

Our Deepest Condolences To The Family Of Leonardo G. Ruiz Jr.

(Co-Worker) of Olga Rosas-Ruiz

Matt and Julie Zematis

April 22, 2003

Our prayers are with all of you in this time of grief and sadness.

REGINA GRYNKIEWICZ

April 22, 2003

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE TO THE RUIZ FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. REGGIE

Maria Clifford

April 22, 2003

We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Leo was always a dear friend. Maria, Walter & Maddie

John Malec

April 22, 2003

Our deepest condolences.



Sue and John Malec

Craig & Ginger Bier

April 22, 2003

Leo's company will be sorely missed and his passing has diminished the world’s light. My deepest condolences go out to the Ruiz family during this time of mourning and their pain is heartfelt by all who knew him.



Craig and Ginger

Mary Beth Rupert

April 22, 2003

I am very sorry to hear of your lose, my sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family.



Mary Beth Rupert

Barnstead International|Lab-Line

SANDRA & MICHAEL MCADORY

April 22, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.



(CO-WORKER)

SANDRA & MICHAEL MCADORY

MARSHALL FIELDS

Rob Hill

April 22, 2003

My sympathy to Leo's family. He was a fine man and a good friend.

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