Obituaries Related to "Ruiz" from New York Times Archive
Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Author of ‘The Shadow of the Wind,’ Dies at 55
A story within a story that begins in a mysterious place known as the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, it is one of the most successful Spanish novels ever published.
Carl Ruiz, Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur, Dies at 44
He made frequent appearances on the Food Network as a competitive chef and celebrity judge.
Brunilda Ruiz, Original Joffrey and Harkness Dancer, Dies at 83
A student of Robert Joffrey, she was celebrated for her classical form and dramatic presence and viewed as a role model by other Hispanic ballet dancers.
Rosie Ruiz, Who Faked Victory in Boston Marathon, Dies at 66
Ms. Ruiz “won” the 1980 Boston Marathon after bursting through the crowd about a mile from the finish line. She was later disqualified.
Raúl Ruiz, Prolific Director of Cryptic Films, Dies at 70
Mr. Ruiz, a Chilean director, delighted in the twisting and turning plots of his movies.
Bishop Samuel Ruiz García, Defender of Mexico’s Mayans, Dies at 86
During his 40 years presiding over a Roman Catholic diocese in Chiapas, Bishop Ruiz cast light on abuses suffered by the Indians and sought to bring them into the church as equals with other Mexicans.
Hilton Ruiz, 54, Pianist Fluent in Jazz and Latin Rhythms, Dies
Hilton Ruiz, modern jazz and Latin pianist, dies at age 54; photo (M)
Hilton Ruiz, 54, Pianist Fluent in Jazz and Latin Rhythms, Dies
Hilton Ruiz spent his career shuttling between two separate if not entirely dissimilar musical words.
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RUIZ--Edward. With great sadness we acknowledge the passing of our brother Edward in Cape Town. Thoughtful and generous, he made a lasting impression on those who knew him. Our mother Miriam is forever grateful to his loving surrogate family, including Marina Petropulos and Mica Naumann of Cape Town. Edward died living out his dream among people of kindred spirit. He will be missed but not forgotten, and his essence will live on through his photographs. A memorial will be held on Thursday, 7pm, ...
Ruiz Warns Carey He May Now Back Death-Penalty Bill
State Senator Israel Ruiz Jr., Democrat of the South Bronx, said yesterday that unless Governor Carey offered a “meaningful” package to combat street crime in the next two weeks, he would cast what could be the deciding vote to override the Governors expected veto of the death‐penalty bill nearing final passage in the Legislature.
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Charles Norman Shay, Tribal Elder and World War II Hero, Dies at 101
As a medic, he saved soldiers from drowning off Omaha Beach on D-Day before becoming a prisoner of war. Back home, a decorated veteran, he was forbidden to vote as a Native American.
Dominik Duka, Czech Cardinal Jailed Under Communism, Dies at 82
While in prison in 1981, he befriended the dissident and future Czech president Vaclav Havel. Later, he became a conservative voice in Rome.
Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and Shaper of Memphis Soul Music, Dies at 84
As a member of Booker T. & the MG’s and as a producer, he played a pivotal role in the rise of Stax Records, a storied force in R&B in the 1960s and ’70s.
Yegor Ligachev, Gorbachev’s No. 2 Who Turned Foe, Is Dead at 100
As the Kremlin’s hard-line Communist ideologist, he initially embraced his boss’s modernizing reforms before turning against them as threats to the Soviet order.
Eugene Hasenfus, Gunrunner Who Exposed Iran-Contra Plot, Dies at 84
He emerged out of obscurity when his cargo plane was shot down while illegally ferrying arms to Nicaraguan rebels, setting off a scandal that tarnished the Reagan and Bush White Houses.
Reginald T. Jackson, A.M.E. Bishop Who Helped Sway Votes, Dies at 71
Influential from New Jersey to Georgia, he was part of a long tradition among Black clergy of fighting bias and getting out the vote. “No vote, no clout,” he’d say.
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