Francisca Lira Ramirez

Francisca Lira Ramirez obituary, Abbotsford, WI

Francisca Lira Ramirez

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400 N. 2nd Avenue, Abbotsford, WI 54405

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12:00 p.m.

St. Bernard's Catholic Church

400 N. 2nd Avenue, Abbotsford, WI 54405

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Francisca Ramirez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Maurina/Schilling Funeral Homes - Abbotsford on Mar. 10, 2026.
Francisca Lira Ramirez, age 90, of Abbotsford, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Family and friends are welcome from 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Abbotsford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be follow at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the church in Abbotsford. Father Keith Kitzhaber will officiate. Interment to follow at a later date in Mexico.

Francisca was born on October 8, 1935, the daughter of Atanicio Lira and Julia Ramirez in Zacatecas, Mexico. She was united in marriage to Marcial Chairez. The family moved to Wichita, KS and lived there for many years. After her husband, Marcial Chairez died on July 29, 2020, Francisca moved to Abbotsford.

Francisca was blessed with 13 children and more than 100 grandchildren. She also had 15 siblings. Francisca was a hard worker and worked on the family farm growing up. She loved riding horses bareback. Francisca loved to cook and always had a meal for anyone and everyone who visited. On her 90th birthday, the family surprised her with a Mariachi band.

Francisca is survived by her 10 children; over 100 grandchildren; three sisters and other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three children and 12 siblings.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com

Francisca Lira Ramírez, de 90 años, residente de Abbotsford, falleció el viernes 6 de marzo de 2026.

Familiares y amigos están invitados a partir de las 11:00 a. m. del sábado 28 de marzo de 2026 en la Iglesia Católica de San Bernardo en Abbotsford. A continuación, se celebrará una misa de entierro cristiano a las 12:00 p. m. del sábado 28 de marzo de 2026 en la iglesia de Abbotsford. El padre Keith Kitzhaber oficiará el funeral. El entierro se realizará posteriormente en México.

Francisca nació el 8 de octubre de 1935, hija de Atanicio Lira y Julia Ramírez en Zacatecas, México. Se casó con Marcial Chairez. La familia se mudó a Wichita, Kansas, donde vivió muchos años. Tras el fallecimiento de su esposo, Marcial Chairez, en 29 de julio 2020, Francisca se mudó a Abbotsford.

Francisca tuvo la suerte de tener 13 hijos y más de 100 nietos. También tuvo 15 hermanos. Francisca era una gran trabajadora y trabajó en la granja familiar durante su infancia. Le encantaba montar a caballo sin silla. A Francisca le encantaba cocinar y siempre tenía comida para todos los que la visitaban. En su 90.º cumpleaños, la familia la sorprendió con un mariachi.

A Francisca le sobreviven sus 10 hijos, más de 100 nietos, tres hermanas y otros familiares y amigos.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, su esposo, tres hijos y 12 hermanos.

Familiares y amigos pueden expresar sus condolencias en línea en www.maurinaschilling.com

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Upcoming Events

Mar

28

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Bernard's Catholic Church

400 N. 2nd Avenue, Abbotsford, WI 54405

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

28

Service

12:00 p.m.

St. Bernard's Catholic Church

400 N. 2nd Avenue, Abbotsford, WI 54405

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels