Joan Ruiz

Joan Ruiz, 66, of Jurupa Valley, CA, passed away on September 29, 2019, in Jurupa Valley with her children by her side. Joan was born in Charleroi, PA to Richard and Barbara Puglisi on May 20, 1953. She went to high school at Mater Dei and graduated in 1971. She earned a Masters degree in Teaching from Grand Canyon University. She worked as a teacher for Corona-Norco Unified for 18 years. She enjoyed spending time with family including her nieces, nephews and her grandchildren. Joan is survived by her children, Andrea Lyman (husband Eric Lyman) and Matthew Ruiz of Jurupa Valley, as well as her grandchildren, Andrew, James and Madalynn. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ruiz. Funeral service will be held at St. Matthews Catholic Church on October 8th, 2019. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, 7845 Santiago Canyon Road, Orange, CA 92869. Visitation will be held at 1118 E. 6th Street, Corona, CA 92879 on October 7th, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. Visitation Thomas Miller Mortuary 1118 East Sixth Street Corona, CA 92879 (951) 737-3244 | Monday 10/7, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rosary 7:00 PM Service St. Matthew Catholic Church 2140 W. Ontario Ave. Corona, CA 92882 951-737-1621 | Tuesday 10/8, 11:00 am Cemetery Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery 7845 E. Santiago Canyon Rd. Orange, CA Tuesday 10/8, 1:30 pm 7845 East Santiago Canyon Road Orange County, CA 92689