Tyeiesh Ruiz was born July 5th 1972 in Jersey City NJ to the late Charles Rivers and Agnes Peterson.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father, her niece Harmony Peterson. Tyeiesh leaves behind her beloved husband Armando Ruiz, her sister Tiffanie Peterson, children Shanell Smith, Lavon Smith, Tamara Smith & Iesha Smith. Step Children: Kelly Ruiz, Kathy Ruiz. Grandchildren: Imora Smith (Mimi), Lavon Charles Smith Jr, Amiyah Smith, Saniyah Smith, Teshawn Lewis Jr, Adrian Pyle, Vaniyah Tiller, Ralynn Moore, Makayla Campbell. Nieces & Nephews Ebony Peterson, Denzel Ewing (Jayceon) Ivory Peterson (Aubree, Audriana, Audriel, Audree) Noah Peterson, Malachi Peterson, Breanna Peterson. She also leaves behind a host of Uncles, Aunts, Friends & Family.

Visitation will be held 11 a.m. until service time Friday, April 3, 2026, at Legacy Funeral Center, 921 Main Street – Jeffersonville. Funeral services will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026, at the funeral home.