A loving, caring, strong and independent mother of 4 children, Minerva (Raymond), Enid (Rick), Eliut (Denise), and Edgar (Gricelydis). Married for 25 years to her loving husband Basilio. She was a very dedicated mother who instilled and showed the importance of family in her children and kept everyone together. She was the matriarch of her family. Cherished Grandmother of Vanessa, Raymond, Cristina, Marissa, Nicolas, Jacob, Isaac, Maximo, and Giovani. Great Grandmother of Angel, Jezmanie, and Logan. Dear Sister of Deyanira Rodriguez Sepulveda, Elba Gonzalez Rodriguez, Gricelidys Rodriguez Sepulveda, David Rodriguez and late brother Joshua Rodriguez. Fond Aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was such a kind hearted soul, not only to her own family but also to others. She was an entrepreneur who owned her own hair salon. She naturally mentored women and helped them start their own salons. In times of need her thoughtfulness and caring showed by going to her customers homes or nursing homes to style their hair.
Her favorite activities were tending to her garden and spending time cooking for her family and friends. She loved to dance and loved swimming in the ocean. Ruth was always a very happy positive woman who will forever live in our hearts and of those she made smile.
A celebration of life for Ruth will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 West Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. During the celebration of life, there will be a funeral service at 4:00 PM.
Contributions in Ruth's memory may be made to Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute, https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/brain-tumor/donate/index.html or to a charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.montclair-lucaniafuneral.com for the Aviles family.
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