RUIZ- Of Chelsea, August 7th, Linda. Devoted mother of Ivelinda Sanchez, Erika Sanchez and Julio Sanchez all of Chelsea. Beloved daughter of Maria Alicea of Chelsea and the late Miguel Ruiz. Loving sister of Nancy Rivera of New York, Mary Ruiz and Miguel Ruiz both of New Jersey, Ray Ruiz of Boston and Lary Ruiz of New York. Cherished grandmother of Nathaniel Casado. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Tuesday morning, August 12th at 10 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, CHELSEA at 11 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Monday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Born in Guanica, Puerto Rico 39 years ago, Linda passed away Thursday morning at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a 9 year battle with cancer.
Until her illness made it difficult to work, she was employed by the City of Chelsea School Dept. in the Parents Information Center assisting residents with enrolling thier children in school.