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IRIS RAMIREZ Obituary

IRIS RAMIREZ DONNA - Iris Ramirez, 44, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at McAllen Medical Center. Iris was born November 23, 1970 in Edinburg, Tx., daughter of Jose Luz Ramirez and Virginia Pequeno Ramirez. She is preceded in death by her mother. Miss Ramirez is survived by her father; her brother, Gilbert (Liliana) Ramirez; sisters, Graciela (Alberto) Aleman, Mary Lou (Jose Alberto) Rodriguez. Also surviving her are her nieces, Virginia Aileen Ramirez, Victoria Arleen Ramirez, Amanda Renee Rodriguez; nephews, Gilbert Ramirez Jr. and Jose Luz Ramirez Miss Ramirez was an avid teacher at A.P. Solis Middle School in Donna, Tx. Visitation will be today, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary. Funeral mass will be Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Donna. Interment will follow at Val Verde Memorial Gardens. Funeral services are under the direction of Hawkins Funeral Home in Donna. Please sign the guest book at www.hawkinsfh.com Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Nov. 25, 2014.

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Douglas Bard

December 10, 2014

My condolences to the Ramirez Family. Iris was intelligent and could get things done. She will be missed.

T Billman

December 1, 2014

Iris was a bold, outspoken woman. This led to her election by her fellow teachers to multiple stints as campus representative to the DLPAC and other committees. Teachers, whose timidity prevented them from speaking up, knew that their concerns would be heard if they told Iris. She would persistently ask questions until she got answers.
Iris was entertaining. To instantly find Iris in a crowded room, all you had to do was listen for the laughter. Her stories, jokes, and comments, kept those around her in stitches.
Iris was social. Games, dances, parades, U.I.L. events, it seems that whatever school activity was taking place, Iris was there. She encouraged student involvement in community activities and organized field trips to expose students to the world outside Donna, Texas.
Iris was generous. She helped organize and/or participated in many fundraisers, food drives, clothing drives, etc. to help the less fortunate. She donated to many causes, and purchased items from almost every student fundraiser.
The greatest loss in Iris's passing is to future students, who will never get to hear her words of instruction, redirection, encouragement, and praise.
R.I.P. from Tina Billman and family.

Alfonso Casares

November 27, 2014

May you rest in peace Iris.

Ester Rios-Gonzalez

November 27, 2014

My deepest condolences. I will always remember Iris as the fun-loving person I grew up with in the old neighborhood. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. God bless.

Elisa Puente Cavazos

November 27, 2014

To the Ramirez Family, Sorry for your loss, You are in our thoughts and prayers, She is in a better place where there is no pain only HAPPYNESS

Aleida Lugo- Oehlke

November 26, 2014

Iris, I'm saddened by your passing. Heaven has their Angel. Condolences to your family and friends.

Anna M. Martinez

November 26, 2014

Dear Family Ramirez, May your many memories of Iris help to sustain you at this most difficult time. Iris may you rest in peace...Iris was always caring and helpful towards her students...My sons had the pleasure of knowing her at A P Solis Jacob Dimitri Reyes and Jorge Martinez. "There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go"

Leo-Mary Saldana

November 25, 2014

For the Ramirez family from all of us the Saldana's our condolences and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow and pain. Heaven has gained an angel, who I believe will watch over you all. Until we see each other again. Leo,Mary Saldana

November 25, 2014

My condolences to the Ramirez family. May God grant you peace in this time of sorrow. Joe and Melissa Ramos.

Pablo Ramirez

November 25, 2014

Rest in Peace..

Karla Lara

November 25, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Ramirez family. May the Lord grant you strength in these difficult times. Heaven has gained an Angel. God Bless You.

Janet Barrera

November 25, 2014

God has gain a beautiful Angel no more suffering/pain Iris one of a kind she will be greatly missed by many. May God with her love ones during this time

Aldi Casiano

November 25, 2014

Iris, you were always a sweetheart and a funny gal. You will be missed by many friends, family, coworkers and classmates. It was a pleasure knowing you. See you in Heaven my friend. Muah!

Marisela Gonzalez

November 25, 2014

Iris may the light guide you to a place of peace and love. When in this world you were a beautiful soul. Always helpful with your flare for life. Always laughing and happy to be the best you could be. I will miss you my friend. God keep you close to his heart. I kniw you will continue your work in heaven <3 My heart goes out to Ramirez family. May you find peace in knowing she was truly loved and will be missed.

Danny Villanueva

November 25, 2014

I will always remember that infectious laugh. Peace and Love be with you.

MaryAlice Resendez

November 25, 2014

My condolences to the Ramirez family Rest In Peace Iris you will be greatly missed

Marisela Gonzalez

November 25, 2014

Iris may the light guide you to a place of peace and love. When in this world you were a beautiful soul. Always helpful with your flare for life. Always laughing and happy to be the best you could be. I will miss you my friend. God keep you close to his heart. I kniw you will continue your work in heaven <3 My heart goes out to Ramirez family. May you find peace in knowing she was truly loved and will be missed.

Christy Flores

November 25, 2014

Oh Dear Iris...you are finally cancer free!! You were an AWESOME friend & I never thanked you! May you walk the streets of gold knowing you were my hero! You never gave up, you fought til the end. To The Ramirez fam. I'm deeply sadden by the loss we all shared. I'm assured that we'll be comforted by our love for Iris is very much alive. May you R.I.P. Iris ??.......

Tasha Johnson

November 25, 2014

my condolences....she will be missed greatly....

AURORA DE LOS RIOS GONZALES

November 25, 2014

SO SORRY FOR UR LOSS REST IN PEACE IRIS RAMIREZ

November 25, 2014

My sincerest condolences and prayers to the Ramirez family.

Celia Espinoza

November 24, 2014

Will be missing you my friend love you always you friend forever

Noelia salinas

November 24, 2014

On behalf of my children and myself. We wish to express our most deepest and sincerest condolences to the Ramirez families. Both my children attended AP Solis Middle School and knew her. She will be missed. May the Lord Bless all of you and give you all strength . From Noelia VSalinas and children MichaelA Salinas and Leena V Salinas

Rita Ortiz

November 24, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Ramirez Family. My prayers are with you all in this time of need

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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501 N. D. Salinas Blvd., Donna, TX 78537

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25

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

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501 N. D. Salinas Blvd., Donna, TX 78537

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Funeral Mass

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Donna, TX

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Interment

Val Verde Memorial Gardens

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