Obituary
Mercedes Rita Ruiz, 73, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Lee Memorial HealthPark Medical Center. Born on May 30, 1948, in Santiago, Dominican Republic to the proud parents of Angel De Jesus Torres and Mercedes (Estevez), Mercedes was a retired accountant. She enjoyed outside activities, especially with and around her family. Mercedes in her younger years, was an avid golfer and played often with her husband and friends. She specifically enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and church events with her church family. Mercedes obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Queens College, City University of New York.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Juan F. Ruiz, whom she married on February 24, 1973 in Queens, NY; her loving daughter, Leila Mercedes Ruiz; and by her precious grandchildren: Hasan Aziz Parker, Louis Juan Parker and Tatiana Faith Parker.
Arrangements are under the artful care of Baldwin Brothers Cremation Services, Fort Myers, FL
We love you so much and will miss you dearly. I am so grateful that you were able to meet all of my children and especially got to hold our little one. You will always be remember!
Con Mucho Amor.
The Ruiz-Fourquet Family
Love
Larry and Judy Beller
Psalm 112:6
We will always remember Mercedes' kindness and her prayers on our behalf.
Our deepest condolences and our love to Juan, Leila, and all the family.
Mike & Wendy Reece.
Siempre fueste un angel para todos los que te amamos. Gracias por el cariño, apoyo, consejos, alegrias y momentos repletos de felicidad y cariño vividos junto ti. Nunca fuiste amistad, siempre fuiste familia y familia cercana. Siempre ocuparás un lugar muy especial en mi corazón, me duele mucho tu partida, pero sé que estan gozandote tu encuentro cara a cara con nuestro Señor Jesús.
Gracias por todo, love you allways!
Que descanses en paz y brille siempre sobre ti la luz perpetua.
Love,
Oscar Alberti Nicodemo y Flia.