Alexis Marie Ruiz

Alexis is survived by her mother, Peggy Kreger Ruiz (Kevin), her sister Erica Ruiz Sebastian (Jeremiah), her brother Eric Anthony Ruiz, Jr. (Ryan), and her step-brother Ian Hammer (Stephanie). She is also survived by her grandmothers Linda A. Kreger and Marina D. Ruiz; her nephews Blaze Anthony Durham, Drayton Hammer and Jules Hammer; her nieces Isabella Chloe Ruiz, Christina Hammer and Lillie Hammer; her aunt Stephanie Ruiz Mitchell (Leroy), her uncles Ronald Anthony Kreger, Jr. (Angel), Ryan Kreger, and Randolph Kreger, her godmother Heidi Mitteer (Charlotte); as well as numerous extended family members.

Alexis is preceded in death by her father Eric Anthony Ruiz, Sr. and her brother Robert Emile Landry, her grandfathers Ronald Anthony Kreger, Sr., and Roland Anthony Ruiz, Jr., and her uncle Craig Joseph Ruiz.

Alexis was a Northshore native for her whole life. She attended school in Slidell, Louisiana at Bayou Woods Elementary and Carolyn Park Middle School. She went to Monteleone Jr. High and attended Mandeville High School in Mandeville, Louisiana. Alexis had a passion for music and singing and even participated in show choir. She loved gymnastics as a child and was medaled in competitions. Alexis loved to cook and built her career around that passion. She was a free-spirited person and loved nature, animals, and gardening. Alexis was deeply loved by her friends and family and knew how to get in a good laugh no matter the situation. The greatest joys in her life were her cats, Simon, Garfunkel, and spending time with her niece Isabella. Even though she was only 5 feet tall, she made a huge impact on everyone she came into contact with. Alexis will be eternally missed by her friends and family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Grace Funeral Home, 450 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, LA 70433 on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow the services in Mandeville Cemetery under the direction of Grace Funeral Home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gracenorthshore.com for the Ruiz family.