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Maria Ruiz Obituary

Ruiz, Maria V. (nee Pena), former teacher at Ms. Roberts Academy, Eucharistic Minister at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Bensenville; beloved wife of Miguel; loving mother of Monica (Al) Ortiz and Adriana (Danny) Reyna; proud grandmother of Alyssa, Alejandra and Miguel; dear sister of Samuel (Loretta) and Rolando (Julia) Pena and the late Manuel, Elvira, Ernestina, Ramona, Guadalupe Maria, Alejandro, Rudolfo, Gloria and Sal. Visitation Thursday, 3 p.m until 8 p.m. and Friday, 8:15 a.m., until time of funeral 9:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Bensenville. Interment Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Parkway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX, 75244. For funeral information please call: 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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

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OCAMPO FAMILY

May 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lori Reyna

May 14, 2008

Our heart goes out to all of the Ruiz Family. Adriana and Monica we are here if you need us.
Your mom was very blessed to have such a great loving family. We pray she is finally in peace
Love,
Lori & Javier Reyna

Robert Pena

May 14, 2008

Tia Viola,

I will miss you. I loved all the times we came over your house to escape the city life. I remember Tio Mike always having a smile on his face and shooting pool in the basement. All the dancing parties in the basement and great pool parties we had at your house. You raised two great, bright daughters and took care of a great uncle of mine.Thank you for introducing my mom to my dad, if it wasn't for you, there wouldn't be a me!
I wish I was there and could make it, but I know it's only for a season, and will see you again! You will always be missed, but not forgotten.

Love you and Tio Mike, Monica, and Adriana ..

Your Nephew and cousin,

Robert

And Love from my wife and family, Amber,Elizabeth,Aaliyah,Ethan, and Madisyn

Joanne Giltner

May 14, 2008

When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange.
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Daniels Family

May 14, 2008

Our sympathies are offered at this difficult time. May you find solace in "the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort." (2 Cor 1:3,4)

The Gibbons Family

May 14, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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