Marlene Ruiz

In Loving Memory of Marlene Ruiz June 18, 1976 – September 5, 2024 Our beloved daughter and sister, Marlene Ruiz, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on September 5, 2024. Born and raised in Ukiah, California, on June 18, 1976, Marlene touched the lives of everyone she met with her bright spirit and boundless love. Marlene is survived by her loving parents, Maria Guadalupe de Ruiz and Jesus Ruiz, and her devoted siblings: Pedro Ruiz, Lupita Ruiz, Jesse Ruiz, Mireya Ruiz de Flores, and Sofia Ruiz. She will be deeply missed by her sister-in-laws, Jennifer Ruiz and Rocio Ruiz, and her brother-in-laws, TJ Hamilton and Raul Flores. She took immense pride and joy in being a loving and devoted aunt to her nephews Julian Bryce Ruiz, Amari Hamilton Ruiz, Ezekiel Flores, Eleazar Flores, and her niece Elizabeth Ruiz, each of whom held a special place in her heart. Marlene was deeply connected to the Ukiah community and passionate about business development. For the past two decades, she devoted her time to supporting the Latino community and helping build up local businesses. Her contributions made a lasting impact, and she will always be remembered for her dedication, hard work, and generosity in helping others succeed. Marlene loved traveling and exploring new places, finding joy in every adventure she embarked on. Marlene’s love for her family, her community, and her passion for uplifting others will live on in the countless lives she touched. Her presence will be sorely missed, but her legacy of love, positivity and dedication will endure. May she rest in peace and forever live in our hearts.“The best things in life are the people you love, the places you’ve seen, and the memories you’ve made along the way.” -Marlene Ruiz