Vanessa Ruiz
VANESSA JANE RUIZ
1979 - 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Vanessa on October 25, 2026, at the age of 47.
Vanessa leaves behind her precious daughters, Shayleece, Ashlynn, and Malaya, who were the greatest joy of her life.
She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her mother, Deborah, and stepfather, Ken; her father, Albeiro, and stepmother, Victoria; her sister, Sara (Justin); her brothers, Juan Pablo and Filipe; her cherished grandchildren, Navayah and Landynn; and her many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Vanessa spent countless summers at her grandparents' farm, creating treasured memories with her cousins, aunts, and uncles. Those years held a special place in her heart and helped shape the deep love she had for family.
Vanessa was a kind and compassionate soul who cared deeply for others and had a special love for animals. She was always ready to lend a helping hand, offer support to those in need, or rescue an animal in distress. Her generosity, empathy, and caring nature touched many lives.
Creative and artistic, Vanessa found joy in writing and painting, expressing herself through her imagination and talent. She appreciated beauty in the world around her and shared that gift with those she loved.
Despite enduring significant physical pain throughout much of her life and experiencing the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Avory, in 2023, Vanessa faced many challenges with strength and resilience. While she was not able to fulfill all the dreams she held for herself, her love, kindness, and spirit will remain a lasting legacy for those who knew her.
Vanessa is now at peace, reunited with her beloved daughter, Avory, and her fur babies, Fuzzball and Misty in heaven. She had great faith in her savior Jesus Christ.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Vanessa's life will be held with family and close friends at a later date.
Forever loved,
deeply missed,
and never forgotten.
ETHICAL DEATH CARE
Cremation & Life Celebrations
1833 Portage Avenue - Winnipeg
204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com
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Cousin Janeth
November 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Our hearts are so broken 💔 another beautiful soul gone so early. I know your uncle Danilo is also holding you in his arms in heaven Prima. We loved you even from the far distance...you were and will always be in our hearts🤍
Rest in peace now with your beautiful daughter Avory..... Heaven has gained another Angel 🪽🤍
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Tía Nena
November 7, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Love you my niece rest and peace and one day we will be together heavenly hugs🙏❤️
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Cousin Elsie.
November 7, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I'am so saddened and broken hearted by your departure..l will miss your e-mails and your advice with my medical issues...you gave me so much hope and brightened my days...l will treasure the memories and hold dear to my heart until we meet again.
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Naywe zapata
November 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Prima, el señor la bendiga🙏 ❤️
you will be remembered and loved by us all. Rest easy cuz😢❤️
Jennifer Delaroche
November 6, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Thank you for sharing, I am very happy to hear that she had a relationship with Jesus. Knowing this, brought me comfort. I pray she is at peace and at rest and that her girl's can lean on Jesus during this difficult time. He has brought me through so many difficult times. I pray that He covers her friends and family with love, strength, and healing. Love you Prima. ✝️💗🙏🕊🕊🕊
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Tom
November 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Rest in peace Vanessa.
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Chris
November 6, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Your memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew you. Rest peacefully, beautiful Vanessa. ❤️
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Tia Celia
November 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
RIP beautiful ange! 💔🥲
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Cuz
November 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
I hope you're at peace. I've been thinking about you a lot The last few days. This image display over in my head of the last time I saw you. It was you Dustin and myself, and we were holding arms and skipping down the road. singing at the top of our lungs. 🤣🤣I think it was 2011 maybe.❤️
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Aunty Peggy
November 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
My dear sweet niece, I still find this all so hard to believe....sleepless nights...you are on my mind several times a day and night...I will miss you terribly forever..rest beautiful soul...hug Avory and gran and aunty Pam for me...and the rest of the family no more pain 😢 💔
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Mom
November 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM
I love you ❤️ and miss you so much Vanessa. Life will never be the same without you💔💔
The only comfort is knowing that you are not in pain anymore and you are with our beautiful Avory now. I love you forever and a day. 😘 my heart is broken 💔
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Rena
November 5, 2026 at 1:33 PM
I met Vanessa years ago through an auction site on Facebook, she was a true natural beauty and always sweet...she had the most beautiful eyes I had ever seen!! RIP beautiful...I hope you are in a better place....
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