Vivian Lee Ruiz

Vivian Lee Ruiz, 71, of Bonfield, formally of Bourbonnais, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 surrounded by family at Lightways Hospice and serious illness. She was born January 26, 1952 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the daughter of Willard and Helen (Wright) Rosenquist. Vivian worked many years as a cashier for multiple gas stations until her retirement in the summer of 2017. After Vivian retired, she helped take care of her grandchildren. Vivian was a traditional Roman Catholic. She enjoyed reading, squirrels, watching TV and making jokes. All who knew her knew she had a witty personality. She is survived by her sons, Rick and Robin Rosenquist of Troy, OH, Frank and Rena Ruiz of Lincoln, IL, and Willard Ruiz of Smiths Station, AL; daughter, Jeanette (Ruiz) and Adam Kramer of Bonfield, IL; eight grandchildren, Keagan RaeAnn Fair, Alicia and Savannah Ruiz, Julius and Lilianna Ruiz, and Trigen, Olivia, and Leo Kramer; three great grandchildren, Alaina Marie Phipps, Quinton Ray Griggs and KaryAna Raelyn Phipps. Vivian is preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Willard H. and Jean Rosenquist and mother, Helen Wright. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 26, 2024. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.