Vivian Ruiz Stinson passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Flagstaff from injuries sustained in an accident. A viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Greer’s Mortuary Chapel in Winslow. Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Winslow, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at Desert View Cemetery in Winslow. She was born Feb. 23, 1943, in Winslow to Macedonio G. and Maria de la Luz Serna Ruiz. She was born, raised and attended schools in Winslow. She was the baby of the 10 children in her family. Vivian graduated from Winslow High School with the Class of 1963. She went to work for the Winslow Police Department in 1964 and served there for 50 years before retiring. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Catholic Daughters of America, and was involved in many others. She loved to go to the casino with her best friend Emma, which included trips to Laughlin. Vivian was a very loving, caring and generous person. She would always help wherever needed and had an exceptional work ethic. Her priorities in life were God first, then her family. She devoted her time to care for her late husband Bob and was currently caring for her sister Felicia. She was always on the go and had a list of projects to do, which usually entailed doing for others. She will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to encounter her kindness. Survivors include her sisters, Felicia Ruiz of Winslow, Vera Marin of Diamond Bar, Calif., and Delia Wormley of Gulfport, Miss.; her brother, Max Ruiz of San Marcos, Calif.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Stinson; her father and mother, Macedonio G. and Maria de la Luz Serna Ruiz; three sisters, Cora Lemus, Isabelle Gonzales and Becky Martinez; and two brothers, Manuel Ruiz and Joseph Ruiz.
