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Rafaela "Pining" Hilario Ramirez

A resident of Mtn.View

Rafaela Hilario Ramirez passed away on Mon. Nov. 15, 2010 at 90 years old. She touched many lives with her cheerful smile, loving heart and generosity.

Rafaela was born on Oct. 24, 1920 at Tagalag, Valen-zuela, Bulacan, Philippines. She was the 5th of 7 children of Alfonso Hilario & Mathilde Pacheco. Her siblings were Ricardo, Mamerta, Julita, Benjamin, Ruben and Salustiano. She was the wife of the late Pedro Hilario. They are now peacefully reunited with our creator.

Rafaela is survived by her devoted relatives, 9 nephews, 13 nieces, 62 grand-nieces/nephews and 30 great grandnieces/nephews.

Friends and family are invited to her visitation, Fri. Nov.19, 2010 from 3-9 P.M. with a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, 96 W. El Camino Real, Mtn.View. A Funeral Mass will be held Sat. Nov. 20 at 9:45 A.M. at St. Athanasius Church, 160 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mtn.View. She will lay to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Dr. Los Altos 94024.

Please view/sign guestbook at cusimanocolonial.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Nov. 18, 2010.

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