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SARAH RAMIREZ Obituary
Sarah A. Ramirez, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on January 29, 2012 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in 1930 in Dean, Louisiana to Effie and Edward Aycock. She attended elementary and high school there, and went on to nursing school in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was there that she met the love of her life, Dr. Mario E. Ramirez, who was a medical resident at the time.
They were married in 1949 in his hometown of Roma, Texas. Together, they established a medical practice and became pillars of the community. They were happily married for 62 years and raised their five children together.
Aside from being a devoted and loving mother, she participated in a true partnership with her husband to bring modern health care to Starr County, including driving him on house calls to remote areas, working as a nurse in their hospital, and giving shots in vaccination clinics. Though she spoke no Spanish when she came to the valley, through perseverance and dedication, she soon became fluent in the language, which endeared her to their patients.
Sarah was a devout Catholic who was very active in her church. She was completely devoted to her family, including her in-laws, Carmen and Efren Ramirez who she was very close to her entire life. She doted on their five children, nursing them through childhood illnesses and driving them to innumerable childhood activities including sports, ballet, and swimming lessons.
She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Mario E. Ramirez, and their five children, Judge Mario Ramirez (Noelia), Patsy Kittleman (Wes), Dr. Norman Ramirez (Liza), Dr. Jaime Ramirez (Hilary), and Roberto Ramirez (Irene), nineteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by two sisters, Della Meeks and Pauline Kennedy and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, Effie and Edward Aycock and her two brothers and sister, Edward Jr., Jim, and Dovie Patrick.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Comfort House, 617 Dallas Ave., McAllen, Tx 78501 or the Hope Family Health Center, 2332 Jordan Rd., McAllen, TX 78503.
A visitation will be held at Kreidler Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 with a Rosary following at Our Lady of Sorrows chapel at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass and service will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 1:00 PM followed by burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Kreidlerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for SARAH RAMIREZ
Judy Godinez
February 6, 2012
What an amazing person Sarah was! She knew how to be wife and mother and helpmate while being her own strong self, which made her a role model to so many. And she was fun to be with! I feel so blessed to have known her and her family, who continue to bless mine.
Chon & Angelica Lopez
February 5, 2012
Dr. Ramirez and Family,
Our condolences and prayers to your family. Sarah was a wonderful lady and blessing to all who knew her. May God Bless you and your family always.
Malali Benavides-Pena
February 4, 2012
Dr. Ramirez and Family,
My sincere condolences to the family. Sarah was a beautiful lady loved by so many. She will also be missed by many. May God give you peace during this difficult time.
Arturo and Juanita Garza
February 2, 2012
To Mario & Noelia Ramirez and Ramirez Family members, Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. God's blessing and strength be with you.
February 2, 2012
Judge Ramirez, Mrs. Ramirez, and the Ramirez family, We extend our sincere sympathy and heartfelt caring thoughts to your family. May our prayers of peace comfort you during this difficult time. May you receive all of Gods blessings as we pray honoring the beautiful memories of your mother, Mrs. Sarah Ramirez. Faithfully, Bobby and Norma Perez
Homar Escobar
February 2, 2012
To Dr. Ramirez and family,
Please accept our condolences in your time of grief.
Homar Escobar and family
Sarah A. Rodriguez Pratt
February 2, 2012
As one of the Ramirez grandchildren--and especially as Sarah's namesake--this loss has been very difficult. But being surrounded by so many people who loved my grandmother, and who keep telling me their wonderful memories of her, has helped. Thanks to everyone for their kind words. We were all lucky to have known Sarah Ramirez.
Leonel Sanchez
February 1, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Yvette Villa
February 1, 2012
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the lord.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Delbert / Cissy Shuford
February 1, 2012
Dr. Ramiriz,
On behalf of Cissy and myself, and I know other Shuford family members feel the same, our condolences on your loss.
The Ramirez family and John and Helen Shuford (Mom and Dad) go back a long long way.
You are in our prayers.
Mike Devine
February 1, 2012
Dr Ramirez, with deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Keeping your father and the Ramirez family in our prayers.
Melinda (Linda) Rochester-Johnson
February 1, 2012
Patsy and Norman and family:
I know Sarah was so proud to have all of you in her life...she was such a special lady and I remember her as always gracious and kind and beautiful. The job she did as a mother shines bright in all of you. God bless you all and my prayers are with you.
Love,
Melinda K. Johnson (Linda Rochester)
San Angelo, TX
Elvia Olivarez
February 1, 2012
Mario, my deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
mariaadelina Villarreal
February 1, 2012
Our deepest condolences from Rio Grande city cisd health occupations HOSA. Mr. Ariel Lim and Mrs. Adelina g. Villarreal. We enjoyed your company and support and dedication to the medical profession. You were beautiful. A beauty queen.
February 1, 2012
my thoughts and prayers are with the ramirez family. she was a remarkably lady
hope garcia-atlanta, georgia
Maria Elena Barrera and family
January 31, 2012
My condolences to Dr. Mario Ramirez and family. Sarah is resting in God's arms. May God bless you all in this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Love you all.
January 31, 2012
To the Ramirez family,
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with the strength during this difficult time. Mrs. Ramirez was a wonderful person we had the pleasure of knowing and she touch many lives. May God Bless each and every one of you.
Pablo and Maria Lilia Trevino, San Isidro, Tx
Mr. & Mrs. Rolando Canales
January 31, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ruben Carrera
January 31, 2012
May the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ be with the Ramirez family. Your wife, mother, grandmother is at home with Jesus, resting and caring for others.
Gracie Saenz Reyna
January 31, 2012
To the Ramirez family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God Bless you and keep you strong always.
Joe & Gracie Reyna
Anna Tijerina
January 31, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maria del Jesus Garza-Gonzalez
January 31, 2012
To the Ramirez family,
Keeping all your family in thought and prayers. May the Lord give you the strength you need through this difficult time. Dr. Norman, I feel your pain of sorrow. I recently lost my mom too. May God Bless everyone.
January 31, 2012
May the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, that surpasses all understanding, comfort you during this most difficult time. Mrs.Ramirez would always bring a smile to your face with her gentle spirit and kind manner. May the love and caring of your friends and family support you. With the kindest regards and admiration to all of the Ramirez family,
Linda Trevino, McAllen
Luis Munoz
January 31, 2012
To the Ramirez family,
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Thank you for being a part of my extended family during my youth.
Celina S. Castro
January 31, 2012
Ramirez Family,
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. May all the wonderful memories give you strength.
Marcos Rivera Lopez
January 31, 2012
My condlolences to Dr. Ramirez and family from the RIVERA family(Argelia).
Daniel Montalvo & son
January 31, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
sara ramirez
January 31, 2012
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE RAMIREZ. SARA WAS AN EXAMPLE TO ALL STARR COUNTY AS A NURSE,WIFE AND MOTHER. I KNOW SHE IS HEAVEN AND SOME DAY WE WILL SEE HER. MY CONDLOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. I LOVE YOU ALL. MRS. FERNANDO ORTEGON (CHABELITY)
January 31, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Ramirez family.You do not know me, but my 11 brothers and sisters went to school with the Ramirez clan. She must have been a awesome lady, because she raised and awesome family! Weep for your loss, you are totally allowed and need this to heal. This grand lady is now in a far better place. The pain will not go away, ever! But life does continue and as time goes on you will cry over, and about,memories that will be so sweet to the memory, and so bitter that this can never be again.Alas the chain of life continues.Peace be with you.You are all in my prayers!
Frank Herrera Jr
January 31, 2012
To the Ramirez Family:
I send my most warm codolences and prayers for the death Ms. Sarah Ramirez. Judge and Bobby, les mando un abrazo fuerte de calor y amistad.
Frank Herrera
Carmen Pena
January 31, 2012
My condolences to Dr. Ramirez and his family. My prayers are with you always. Carmen A. Pena, Rio Grande City, Tx.
Cynthia Guerrero-Batista
January 31, 2012
The example that Tia Sarah and Tio Mario have been for us is something that will stay with me forever. Their kindness, genorisity and caring lives on. I will miss my Godmother but her legacy will live in my heart. I look forward to the day when I will see her again in paradise. Tio Mario and family I love you all very much. Thank you for being a part of my life. May Our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all during this time and give you the peace that surpasses all understanding
Humberto Gonzalez
January 31, 2012
My most sincere condolences for Dr.Mario Ramirez and family on their loss, a very lovable person. Our prayers will be with you. From Mr.& Mrs Humberto Gonzalez & Fam.
Mrs. Jesus Roel Garza and Family
January 31, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 31, 2012
Dr. Ramirez and Family, Sorry for the loss of your Love and Mother. Maria Elena C. Gutierrez Rio Grande City
Rio Grande Heart Specialists
January 31, 2012
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Ramirez family in their time of grief. May God comfort you and give you Peace during this time. Our Hearts and Thoughts go out to you and your family. RIO GRANDE HEART SPECIALISTS PHYSICIAN'S & STAFF
January 31, 2012
What a wonderful lady, Our sympathy and condolences from the Duran Family, Noel Duran
Carlos Ramirez
January 31, 2012
With deepest condolences from Carlos Ramirez (Hijo de Adolfo Ramirez) and the family. God bless you all.
January 31, 2012
Dr. Ramirez ,our sympathy and condolences from The Corona Family ,Ramon Corona Jr.
RIO GRANDE HEART SPECIALISTS
January 31, 2012
Our Deepest Sympathy for the Ramirez family during this time of grief. May God comfort you and bring Peace to your family. RIO GRANDE HEART SPECIALISTS PHYSICIANS & STAFF
January 31, 2012
On behalf of the family at the Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center Boot Camp Facility/Transitional Program, we wish to express our deepest condolences to the the entire Ramirez on the loss of Mrs. Ramirez.
Nina Roberts
January 31, 2012
Dear Ramirez Family,
Sincerest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her generous spirit and compassion, along with your father's (Dr. Ramirez) is their legacy to Rio Grande, Roma and Starr County. Blessings to you all.
Mrs. Fernando G. Salinas & Fam. (Carmen, Nina, Fernie & Freddie)
Olga M Davis
January 31, 2012
Dr. Mario Ramirez, Norman, Patsy, Judge Mario, Noelia and the rest of the Ramirez Family.
Would like to send my sincerest sympathy to my classmate Norman and all of the Ramirez Family.
I remember her fondly seeing her at many of our Dr. visits in Roma and also in the convent activities.
May Our Lord give you the support that is needed at this time of sadness. She is no longer suffering and is now with Our Lord watching over all of you.
God Bless All Of You.
Olga Madrigal-Davis
Spring Branch, Texas
Lucinda Sanchez
January 31, 2012
Dr. Ramirez, Sorry for the loss of Mrs Ramirez, My prayers are with you and the Family.
Lucinda and Alicia Sanchez
Mr. & Mrs. Erasmo Lopez Jr & Fam.
January 31, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the Ramirez Family on their loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jose Moraida
January 31, 2012
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Sarah, a true friend of Roma and its wonderful people. Our prayers go out to Dr. Ramirez and family. From the Moraida family, Olivina P. Moraida.
Nellie Garcia-Amaya
January 31, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the Ramirez family. I had the honor to meet all of the Ramirez family while caring for some of the grandchildren. It's been many years since I've seen you and my you know that across the miles you are in my thoughts and prayers during this journey in life. God Bless.
January 31, 2012
My condolences to the extended Ramirez family. You have been truly blessed to have experienced life with such a beautiful soul; may she rest in peace and partake in the Lord's gift of salvation. Rick and Alma Villarreal
Connie Nye
January 31, 2012
Oh, What wonderful memories of a dear friend and Comadre that I will always cherish.
May God Bless each of you in your loss. He truly has an Angel with him.
My love and prayers are with you all.
Linda Lopez de Roman
January 31, 2012
I was deeply saddened to hear about your family's loss. One of my fondest childhood memories is the awe and excitement of going to the Valley (in 1959!) to see the "Sound of Music" for the first time with Dr. and Mrs. Ramirez and Patsy, an opportunity that I would not have had, otherwise...a tiny example of the kindness and humanity this wonderful woman and her family have bestowed upon our community for so many years. She, and her beautiful family, are in my prayers.
Hidalgo-Starr Counties Medical Society
January 31, 2012
Our sincerest condolences to Dr. Mario Ramirez and his family on the passing of Mrs. Ramirez. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eileen Watson
January 31, 2012
Mrs. Ramirez was a beautiful lady inside and out. She and Dr. Ramirez set the example for us all and gave so much of themselves to our community. My prayers are with their children and family.
Ana Herrera
January 31, 2012
My condolences go out to this wonderful family. Your love for Starr County was evident the day you were here at the Starr County Library. An inspiration to all. God bless all your family.
January 31, 2012
My condolences go out to your beautiful family. Growing up in Rio we all came to know and love the Ramirez family. My mother was very fond of Sarah and all her adoring children. The community will certainly feel the loss. God bless all of you during this difficult time. .....David Ramon
Jorge Luis Gonzalez
January 31, 2012
Blessed be your rest Mrs. Ramirez...Jaime, Norman, Patsy...my prayers and condolences are with you alway....Jorge L. Gonzalez...McAllen, Texas....
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