Mary D. Ruiz 63, of DeKalb died at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. She was born December 21, 1946 in San Antonio, TX to Jesus and Dominga Rodriguez.
She married Antonio "Tony" Ruiz in 1979 in Sycamore, IL. Mary enjoyed bingo, gambling and was a tortilla making expert. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved devoting all of her time to her family.
Survivors include: Husband Tony of DeKalb; 5 children; Grace (Dean) Hadley of DeKalb; Beatrice (Mario) Quintana of DeKalb; Vincent (Michele) Perez of Rochelle; Richard R. (Jamie) Perez of DeKalb; Oscar (Valerie) Perez of DeKalb. 22 grandchildren; Laura (Curtis) Anderson, Joe Perez, Samantha Hadley, Dean Hadley Jr., Angelica Perez, Mario Perez Jr., Fabian Perez, Marco Quintana, September Perez, Grace Perez, Keli Perez, Peja Perez, Kevon Lyle Perez, Robert Perez Richard C.G Perez., Rebecca G. Perez, Dallas A. Perez, Christopher Perez, Sara Perez, Andrew Perez, Jenna Perez, great-grandchildren: Isaac Cervantes, Alisandra Perez, Laviana Perez, Lilyana Perez, Aiden Perez, siblings: Christina (Alberto) Lava, Romona (Alfredo) Pizano, Linda (David) Martinez, Teresa (Miguel) Mascote, Jesus (Rosario) Rodriguez Jr., Thomas Rodriguez, Jorge Rodriguez, Enrique Rodriguez, Mario Rodriguez, Felix Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Juan and Reyes.
A funeral Mass will take place on Saturday October 9, 2010 at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday October 9, 2010 at 9:00am until the time of service at the church. Cremation will follow the services at Finch Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815)758-3841.
Service:
Saturday October 9, 2010
10:30am
St. Mary Catholic Church
Visitation:
Saturday October 9, 2010
9:00 - 10:30am
St. Mary Catholic Church