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Canton Reinterment Cemetery

Blaine County, Oklahoma

© Pierce Funeral Home
Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

Maxine Ruiz

December 22, 1967 ~ September 3, 2023

Maxine (Oliver) Ruiz, known to many as "Max", was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on December 22, 1967 to Delores and Joseph Hadley, Sr., and Wilbur Ake. She departed from this earth on September 3, 2023 at 55 years of age.

Maxine spent the majority of her life residing in Longdale, Oklahoma, where she raised her family. She is survived by four children: Santiago Ruiz, Jr., Kristin Hulse and husband John of Longdale, Katie Stevens and husband Skylar of Canton, and Kiana Ruiz, and 14 grandchildren who she loved dearly. She is also survived by two brothers, Curtis Scabbyhorse, and Dustin Ake; four sisters, Jodene Howerton, Wanda Blood, Sarah Scabbyhorse and Donna Ake; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends she considered to be family.

Maxine loved to spend time with her kids, grandkids, and friends. She especially loved being able to see her grandchildren, and was always overjoyed when they came to visit with her. There was never a dull moment around her and she loved to joke and make people laugh. She was such a kind soul and was always willing to help others in any way she was able. She was also an active member of the Longdale Indian Mission Assembly of God Church and enjoyed listening to Mr. Scott's sermons. Maxine is preceded in death by her grandpa Chris Oliver; parents, Delores and Joe Hadley, Sr. and Wilbur Ake; brother Lane "Big Head" Scabbyhorse, as well as two aunts and two uncles.

Wake services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Canton Emergency Response Center with Reverend Jim Scott and Brian Scott officiating. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the same venue. Interment will follow at the Canton Reinterment (Chiefs) Cemetery under the direction of Pierce Funeral Home, Canton, Oklahoma. Condolences may be offered at www.piercefuneralhomes.com.