Lucy Ramirez Obituary

Lucy Ramirez

Lucy says "Goodbye to all my family and friends!"
Lucy was born Lucy Ramirez on April 23, 1939 to Jose and Rosario Ramirez, she was one of 15 children. Rome, Mary, Tony, Izzy, Ann, Rose, Lynn, Fina, Frances, Chicka, Johnny, Joey, Ray and Frankie. Lucy is survived by her children, Pam, Daniel and Denise, as well as her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great- great grandchild. She is also survived by her partner and soulmate of 41 years, Don Blanchard and his children who loved her very much and always will.
Coming from a very large family meant that you never left her home hungry or lonely. Lucy welcomed all, you might have entered as a friend, but you left as family.
Industrious, hardworking and multi-talented. Lucy began her career in the food industry as a teenager working at her sister's restaurant. She would go on to become the proud proprietor of the Doctor's Bar and Restaurant in the Excelsior district of San Francisco for 23 years. At the Doctor's Lucy was head chef, bartender, cleaner, and host; however it couldn't be done without the multitalented people who supported her and the restaurant.The Doctor's was blessed by pulling in a diverse group of the most talented, guest chefs, bartenders, waitress, dishwashers, and more, who had already made a name for themselves and came to the doctors. Her outgoing personality, loving and caring attitude, made her beloved by all who came to know her.
At the Doctor's Friday night was free pasta night. You could come in and enjoy a delicious plate of pasta and great company. At Christmas, friends who had formed a family, came in for a free feast. Walking into the Doctor's, Lucy made you a part of the family.
Lucy was very thoughtful, doing small things to let you know that you were cared about. Don's children and Lucy's children were all her children and grandchildren. Lucy had a wonderful sense of humor, some might even say wicked, as she loved a good practical joke and was gracious when the joke was on her. Lucy was unique!
Annual trips to Reno with 50 or so friends was something Lucy really enjoyed.
On April 4, 2019 Lucy went to join family and friends in heaven, where no doubt, she will brighten up heaven. Here a final message for and from Lucy...
We love Lucy
Lucy loves Us

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 11 to Apr. 14, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Lucy Ramirez

7 Entries

Pam Maffei (daughter)

April 6, 2024

It's been 5 years since you were called home to Heaven. I miss you every day. I wish heaven had a phone..I love you Mom.

Judy Gallwitz

April 5, 2020

A year already. Hard to believe! What a nice orbit. Lucy was loved and I know she is missed! May you Rest In Peace beautiful Lucy! Xo Judy Gallwitz

Pam Mafffei

August 8, 2019

Mom, I just saw this . I was looking for the original obit for something I'm getting ready for your "Celebration of Life" Memorial on the 17th of August. I got you on Forever Missed. How sweet Jeff and Rick and Michael I'm not sure if I know him or not. You knew so many people and you touched the lives of just as many it's crazy. I miss you so much and I still go to call you I still get that feeling like I'm forgetting something it's the guilt thing (you know how you do) lol which I've come to believe is you telling me you are here. Auntie Chicka said that as the days go by it would sink in more you being gone and she was right . Things taken for granted realizing could be no more WOW. I love you Mom that's forever I told you I would be okay and I will be because I'm my mother's daughter and you were a great example. I love you mucho mucho always and forever...Pam

Jeffrey Ramirez

April 24, 2019

My love and condolences to Pam, Danny and Denise. I remember always going over and visiting Auntie Lucy at her house on Lisbon Street when I was a kid with my mom and dad -Betty & John. I remember them having garage sales on weekends, I remember the owls all over Auntie's house LOL and her always playing Frank Sinatra music. I have a lot of memories growing up and spending a lot of time over there with our cousins. Auntie Lucy was always loving and generous, especially to family. I will never forget how loving and supporting she was to my mother when my father was ill and passing away. God notices these things and I know that she's in a much better place in heaven. We love you and miss you Auntie Lucy.