TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for RUIZ, JENNIE (DAMICO)   

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 28 to May 29, 2013

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RUIZ, JENNIE (DAMICO) 

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Jennie Damico Ruiz, 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou L'Ourse, 
entered eternal rest at her home surrounded by her loving family Monday, May 
27, 2013.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 6 to 10 p.m. 
today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and from 8 a.m. until funeral 
time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City. A Mass of 
Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Greg 
Fratt officiating. 

Burial will be in Morgan City Cemetery.

She was born Jennie Helen Damico on December 21, 1937 and was the seventh child 
of the late Carlo and Mary Scaccia Damico. Along with her siblings, she was 
born first generation Italian-American. 

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Paul Ruiz Sr. for 48 years. She was 
the loving and devoted mother of Jan Ruiz and wife, Cyndi Ruiz, of 
Labadieville, Jane Aucoin, of Bayou L'Ourse, Jo Anne Bergeron and husband, 
Daniel Bergeron, of Bayou Vista, Joan Stoot and husband, Wayne Stoot, of Houma, 
Albert Ruiz and wife, Stormy Ruiz, of Bayou L'Ourse, and Joseph Ruiz Jr. and 
wife, Randi Ruiz, of Houma. She was an adoring grandmother to Jason Bailey, 
Desiree Richard and husband, Dwayne Richard, Terrance Aucoin Jr. and wife, 
Alana Aucoin, Justin Hebert, Joshua Ruiz, Jonathan Aucoin and wife, Jennifer 
Aucoin, Misty Ruiz, Jade Ruiz, Chantal Ruiz, Aimee Bergeron, Bethany Ruiz, 
Abigail Bergeron, Beverly Ruiz, Taylor Stoot, Baily Ruiz, and Sunnie Redmond. 
She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Hannah, Luke, and Kate Bailey, 
Brianna and Aidan Richard, Kaymen Talbot, and twin boys due in June.
She was the youngest sister of Annie Deris, Carlo "C. J." Damico, Rose Ann 
Deeters, and the late Mary Martin, Salvador "Sam" Damico, and Philip Damico. 
She was the beloved daughter-in-law of the late Albert and Eugenie Badeaux 
Ruiz.

She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Terrance Aucoin Sr.; a 
daughter-in-law, Nancy Ruiz; and a grandson, Jeffery Beadle Jr.
Mrs. 

Ruiz was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, confidante and friend. She was 
well-known for her collection of recipes and her ability to bring them to life. 
Everyone was invited to dine at her table, and those who did knew they were in 
store for something wonderful. She enjoyed sharing her culinary talent with her 
children and grandchildren, often teaching them the art of cuisine and the 
significance behind making a meal meaningful. One of the most vital elements to 
this was the conversation and bonding experience that went along with this 
experience.

To her, life was all about family and togetherness. She adored her children and 
grandchildren and took pride in each and every one of them. She instilled a 
wealth of love and respect in everyone, encouraging them to follow their goals 
and ambitions and not to settle for anything less than perfection. She was 
passionate about her family; she was their quintessential matriarch.

From the annual Italian fig cookie tradition to gumbos to spaghettis, she could 
master it all. She had a discerning palate and wasn't afraid to use it. She 
enjoyed singing and listening to good music, playing various card games with 
relatives and friends, trips to the casino, and especially the game, "Scrabble."

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at St. 
Joseph Hospice for their care and support during her illness.

Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.

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