Craig Joseph Ruiz, age 56, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Mr. Ruiz was a native and lifelong resident of the New Orleans area. Beloved son of Marina Dominguez Ruiz and the late Roland Anthony Ruiz. Brother of Stephanie Ruiz Mitchell (Leroy) and the late Eric Anthony Ruiz (surviving wife, Peggy). Uncle of Erica, Alexis and Eric Ruiz. Great Uncle of Blaze Durham and Isabella Ruiz. Stepfather to Collin Jacob (mother, Dana). Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Mr. Ruiz graduated from Brother Martin High School and attended the University of New Orleans. Mr. Ruiz was a very devout Catholic. He was the owner of his business, Quality Aire Care, LLC. He was also a proud member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 478 (IATSE,) working on many movie sets as a greens man. He loved to travel and was an avid diver. He was a very loving and generous person who cherished his family. He had a great sense of humor and knew how to make everyone laugh. He was an unforgettable ‘New Orleans Character.’ He will be missed most for his wit and delicious New Orleans cooking.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Friday morning, July 9, 2021 beginning at 10:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 12:00 PM in Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home’s chapel. Interment will follow the service in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
The family invites you to express your fond thoughts and condolence online at lakelawnmetairie.com.
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