Jennie was born June 24 1945 in San Bernardino County to Reginaldo & Julia Villegas. She grew up in Firebaugh where she worked as a young girl in the fields picking cotton. Jennie attended and graduated from Dos Palos High School. She married and lived in Fresno where she worked as a Federal Supervisor for over 25 years.
Jennie will always be remembered for her strong willed personality, her love for the casino and her happy home where everyone was always welcomed.
She is survived by her sister Suzanne Patla her son Raymond Ruiz her daughters Veronica Perez, Brenda Kozakowski and Linda Smith. her 17 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren
She is preceded in death by her husband Manuel Suniga son Joey Robert Ruiz sister Dora Williams and grandson Johnny Ruiz III.
A visitation for Jennie will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720. A rosary will occur Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720. A funeral mass will occur Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 2140 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703. A committal service following mass will occur Thursday, May 1, 2025 at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, 264 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
