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Melinda Walker Ramirez

1951 - 2022

Melinda Walker Ramirez obituary, 1951-2022, Mercedes, TX

BORN

1951

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

McCaleb Funeral Home

900 West 4th Street

Weslaco, Texas

Melinda Ramirez Obituary

MERCEDES - Melinda Walker Ramirez was born to the late Ben and Betty Walker, in Dallas, TX on February 1, 1951. She graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Elementary Education and later received a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater with a degree in Special Education. Melinda accepted a position as a Special Education teacher and later immersed herself in the Christian community as a bible study leader that would become her lifelong support.

In 1985, Melinda married Ramiro Ramirez and they were blessed with three beautiful daughters, Alicia, Rica, and Ana Maria. She raised her children with patience, discipline, and grace. Her dream in life was to be a mother and chose to stay home and raise her family. First and foremost, she taught them the importance of having a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. She also taught them to live life with humility and love. Melinda was not only beautiful on the outside, but also on the inside. She was the epitome of compassion, unfailing devotion, integrity, generosity, and kindness.

Melinda was a mother at heart, but being a grandmother took her unconditional love to another level. Liam Nathaniel Ramirez was her only grandchild. They spent numerous hours together constructing a farm with his toys, making pancakes and cookies, and spending precious afternoons at the beach building sandcastles.

She was also a prayer warrior whose steadfast faith could be counted on at a moment's notice. Her reliance in the power of prayer and her undying faith in God will remain a perfect example to everyone who knew her.

Melinda always left you with a smile and will be dearly missed by her immediate family, her sisters Deborah and Cynthia, and all of her extended family.

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Published by Valley Morning Star on Apr. 20, 2022.

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Trina Feliciano

August 27, 2022

I only met Melinda once at her home and always remember that visit. I worked with Dr. Ramirez. I began wondering about them and this is how I found out about her death. I'm so very sorry. She was a beautiful woman and I loved reading her obituary and knowing that she loved the Lord so much. Love and prayers for her family.

Emily Brewster

April 22, 2022

My deepest condolences to entire family on your recent loss. May God give you comfort and strength. May she RIP.

Deborah Walker Plagge

April 20, 2022

Deborah Walker Plagge

April 20, 2022

Deborah Walker Plagge

April 20, 2022

What an honor it was for God to choose me as Melinda´s twin. She was ALWAYS there for me during the good and the bad times. She had a forgiving, gentle, sweet, loving spirit and never wavered her love and devotion to Jesus Christ.
Melinda gave me such wonderful memories that I will cherish forever. She is truly my roll model.

Dave Mersky

April 20, 2022

When my faith in a higher power needed help, Melinda was there for me. I kidded with her that she was my personal rabbi. The world is certainly without one of its rock stars. My condolences to her family - especially Debbie since I was in frequent contact with her.

Charles Daniels

April 20, 2022

Melinda was one of the kindest ad nicest persons Ive ever known. We grew up together. She was special. We were great friends. She was always a positive influence to those around her and she brightened many lives. I will always remember her in a special way. Condolences to all the family. May she rest in peace.

Margot Trevino

April 19, 2022

"I´m so sorry to hear of Melinda´s passing. I met her through BSF. She was an amazing lady. Kind, caring, beautiful, humble and filled with a faith so deep and strong for our Lord and Savior that she couldn´t help but inspire us all with her leadership and devotion. My sincere condolences to the family."

Frank L Mitchell

April 19, 2022

This one really hurts....Melinda,Debbe and I grew up 3 houses apart in Dallas.My most vivid memory of Melinda is as a little girl riding along beside me on our bikes on our way to the creek in our neighborhood to walk the bank and look for turtles.As we grew older I also became very good friends with Melinda and Debbe's father Ben who I really liked and admired.He and my Dad had worked together at Republic National Bank.....one of the sweetest girls I've ever known then, later and always.......My deepest and sincerest condolences go out to Debbe and the rest of Melinda's family......Frank

Sam B. Gonzalez-Lewis B. Gonzalez

April 19, 2022

Our sincerest condolences are extended to The Ramirez Family, and husband, Dr. Ramiro Ramirez. Lord's blessings be with the Ramirez Family always. That Melinda rests in peace in the Lord's heavenly paradise. Amen.

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20

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ramirez Home

2719 Mile, Mercedes, TX 78570

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21

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5:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church - Mercedes

200 W, Mercedes, TX 78570

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