Juan "Big John" Manuel Ruiz Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois

Juan "Big John" Manuel Ruiz Sr.

January 3, 1956 - April 17, 2025 (69 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Juan "Big John" Manuel Ruiz Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois
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Juan "Big John" Manuel Ruiz Sr.

January 3, 1956 - April 17, 2025 (69 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Juan Manuel Ruiz Sr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Juan Manuel Ruiz Sr. (Chicago, Illinois), born in Cotulla, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 17, 2025 at the age of 69. Juan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Pedro Ruiz and Cruz Ruiz. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Ruiz; his children, Juan "Junior" Ruiz (Marcia), Lucas Ruiz, Naomi Ruiz (Jess Sonheim), Joel Ruiz, Samantha Ruiz and Jesus Ruiz; his grandchildren, Justin Ruiz, Tyler Ruiz (Marissa Soto), Alexis Ruiz, Christian Ruiz (Brenda), Mia Ruiz, Anthony Ruiz, Ariel Alonzo, Patience Alonzo, Jonathan Ruiz, Julian Ruiz, Cameron Ruiz, Amina Sonheim, Arrianna Ruiz and Lucas Ruiz Jr.; and his great grandchildren, Julian Rhone, DaLilah Ruiz, Autumn Ruiz and Elias "Gumba" Ruiz.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McInerney Central Chapel (4635 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609). A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.



Sun

Apr 27

Visitation

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

McInerney Central Chapel
4635 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609

Mon

Apr 28

Funeral service

10:00 AM

McInerney Central Chapel
4635 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609

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