Nilka I. Ruiz

1934 - 2017

Nilka I. Ruiz obituary, 1934-2017, Tampa, FL

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Carrollwood

3207 W BEARSS AVE

Tampa, Florida

Nilka Ruiz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 23, 2017.

Nilka Irmina Ruiz, 83, of Tampa, Florida passed away peacefully on June 23, 2017. Nilka was born in Cardena Matanzas, Cuba to the late Martin Oxamendi and Hortensia (Ordone-Cobo) Oxamendi. Nilka was a loving mother, grandmother & great grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Leandro J. Ruiz. She leaves her loving children; Barbara of Cardena Matanzas, Cuba, Maria of Raleigh, North Carolina, Leandro Jr. (Maria) of Tampa, Florida, Miguel Sr. (Sandra) of Tampa, Florida, Yamile of Tampa, Florida. Her grandchildren; Mailyn, Miguel Jr., Zachary, Damaris, Alex, Isaac, Lieska, Torren and 3 great grand children. The family would like to express our gratitude for the outpouring love and support.

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June 28, 2017

Denell Perez Sequeira

Miguel, Sandy, Zach & Alex:
Sending prayers of love and peace to you all. We're so sorry for your loss.
- Denell & Guillermo

June 28, 2017

Aida Rizzo

Dear Zack and family,

Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Abuela. The family will have such great memories of her to last a lifetime..

Aida and Michael Rizzo

June 28, 2017

Dina Ciccarello

June 28, 2017

Dina Ciccarello

Miguel and Yamile I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Hold your special memories of your Mom in your heart, she will be watching over you. With warmest sympathy, Dina Ciccarello

June 28, 2017

Monique Keough

Yami and Miguel, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Monique (Ciccarello) Keough

June 27, 2017

Patti Cash

Miguel and family, My deepest heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!

Patti Cash,
Cypress Meadows HOA Board

June 25, 2017

Ricky Schueller

We share in this time of grief but also share in Love and Memories of Nilka.
My heart is with you in your time of sorrow. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday.

June 24, 2017

Kim Brownen

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family!! You raised a beautiful daughter (Maria) that I have been blessed to know!!! Over 20 years ago you opened your home and allowed some of her friends to meet at your house and enjoy some amazing fellowship at your home. We will be praying for your sweet family through this time of loss but grateful to know that you knew our Lord Jesus Christ!

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