Rose Marie Ruiz

Rose "Rosie" Ruiz, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2023 in her residence, at the age of 48. Rosie was born on May 16th, 1974 in Inglewood, CA to parents Maria Reyes & Robert Ruiz. Rosie graduated from Hollywood Hills High on June 16th, 1993 in Hollywood, FL.

Rosie is survived by her mother & step-dad Maria & Richard Zambito, siblings Milton "Tony" Brown (Sharon), Michael Brown (Michelle), Brian Richardson, Tien Brown, Evelyn Brown-Nelson (Wallace), Roeshyra Charlton, & best friend (like a sister) of over 30+ years Diana Scotti. Forever cherished & remembered by her Goddaughters Marianne Rose Scotti & Angela Marie Scotti.

Her memory lives on with her nieces & nephews: Kelli, Courtney, Ariel, Ashley, Kahreemah, De'ziah, Tracy, Christina, Brazil, Shawn, Michael Jr, Joseph Jr, Jason, Joshua, Jamil, Brian Jr, Bryce & very special niece (like a daughter) Aisha.

As well as great nieces & nephews: Milan, Bryce, Cameron, Azrael (Bebo), Ashton (Chino), Joseph (Joey), Ra'Shoun (Gordo), Jo'naya (Ladybug), Skyla (Beba), & Jahmir.

Along with aunts Carmen Delgado (Albert), Rosa Martinez (Miguel), Astrid Reyes, uncles Pedro Reyes (Iris), Jorge Reyes (Danielle), & very special uncle (like a brother) Jose Reyes (Ruthie), a large host of cousins and extended family.

Rosie was predeceased by her father Robert Ruiz, step-father (like a dad) Milton Brown Jr, step-brother (like a brother) Jean-Pierre ("Pierre") Brown, both maternal & paternal grandparents, Uncle/Godfather Jesús Reyes, Great-Aunt Carmen Cruz, & niece Dionne Brown.

Rosie enjoyed doing diamond art, dancing, listening to music, making jokes, watching movies, and being with her nieces & nephews. Rosie was a big fan of the New York Yankees, Hockey, & Nascar racing. Rosie will be remember for having a contagious laugh, a strong love for her family, her favorite color red, her beautiful handwriting, her love for Roberto Clemente & Puerto Rico.

"They say there is a reason

They say time will heal;

Neither time or reason

Will change how we feel.

Gone are the days we used to share,

But in our hearts you are ALWAYS there.

The gates of memories will NEVER close;

We miss you more than anyone knows."

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