It is with great sorrow, we are laying to rest our beloved, Leo Ruiz Jr.   He is so loved and will be missed greatly by so many.

Leo was smart, playful, funny, caring, giving, always smiling and loved deeply.  He was a Loving Father,  Fun Grandpa, Devoted Brother,  Caring Son, Lovable Nephew, Silly Uncle,  Amazing Cousin, Awesome Friend! 

My Cousin Leo was one of the greatest people I have had the honor of knowing.  I have so many great memories of him that I will cherish always.  He was like a big brother to me, always loved me unconditionally and ALWAYS had my back.

The day he asked me to be the God Mother, to his son, Dante, we had a deep talk and he shared with me how much he loved and cherished his children and that it was very important to him to have someone he trusted to step up on his behalf in the event anything happened to him.   This meant alot to him.  We had an amazing bond since we were kids that was never broken no matter how far apart we were.   Many years ago he entrusted me with this great honor, and I will not let him down. 

So as a start, I’m asking all of you for help. Help me help his children! Let’s raise the money they need to ease their burden.  Let’s show them what Gods Love looks like!  

Unfortunately there is no life insurance, the burden to cover the expense is lying  on his young children.  Let’s ease this burden for them so they can concentrate on mourning their loss not on where the funds will come from.  This will allow them to focus on what’s important right now and also give them the opportunity to provide the kind of service they want to honor their Father with.  

All help is GREATLY appreciated!

With Love,
Dawn Sroka-Morris (Chestnut)
On Behalf of Leo’s Children
Dante, Ariel & Danielle

Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Isaiah 41:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."