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In Memory Of
Adolfo Leon Ruiz
1941 2023

Adolfo Leon Ruiz

July 11, 1941 — December 18, 2023

Ben was born on July 11, 1941, in Mexico City, Mexico before becoming a U.S. citizen. He reached heaven on December 18, 2023.

Survived by his wife, Sonia; children Monica Key (Mark), Benjamin Adolfo Ruiz, IV, Marcella Isabel Ruiz; grandchildren, Nicole Carmen Ambers (Aaron), Benny Adolfo Ruiz V; great grandchildren, Marcus Anthony and Mia Sonia Ambers.

Ben was the co-founder (with Sonia), principal partner, CEO & Creative Director of Adhawks, LLC, a multicultural marketing communications firm since 1984 working with top Fortune 500 clients.

Ben and Sonia co-founded the Kentucky Derby Festival's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at 4th St. Live which will continue as part of Ben's legacy through his family and the support of the community.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a legacy gift to the Louisville Central Community Center (LCCC) at: https://bit.ly/DonateLCCC

Ben's "Celebration of Life" is Saturday, January 27, 2024, Noon - 4 PM (1:30 PM service) at All Peoples, 4936 Old Brownsboro Road, 40222.

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Visitation

Saturday, January 27, 2024

12:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Unitarian Universalist Congregation

4936 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40222

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Service

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Starts at 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

Unitarian Universalist Congregation

4936 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40222

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