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Obituary for Colleen Carol Ruiz
Colleen Carol RuizMarch 24, 1960 - Nov. 13, 2009
Colleen Carol Ruiz, devoted wife of Jose Ruiz and beloved mother of Anthony and Sarah passed away suddenly and tragically on Nov. 13. Colleen, our beautiful kindred spirit lived a joyful life made better by her ability to help so many people. She never once turned anyone away. She fed, clothed and sheltered all who were in need. She didnt complain when someone needed somewhere to sleep or somebody needed her consoling. She was a happy soul who wanted everyone else to be happy too. Colleen had a heart larger than life and a sense of humor that made you laugh even when you didnt feel like it. Our Colleen will be sorely missed and never forgotten! She is also survived by her father Fred Newburn of Vacaville, sadly, Colleens mother, Carolyn Newburn passed away just three days following Colleens death; brothers, Michael of Sacramento and Randy of Truckee; 4 nieces, Jessica, Emily of Sacramento and Charlotte and Asia of Truckee; 2 nephews, Michael Jr. of Sacramento and Izayah of Truckee; aunts, Pat of Carson City and Charlotte of Tacoma, Wash.; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; granddaughter, Mariah of Vacaville; sister-in-law, Lucinda of Truckee and many more family members and friends who love and respect her deeply. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. at McCune Garden Chapel. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of McCune Garden Chapel 448-6546. Sign the online guest book at www.mccunechapel.com.