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Gregoria Ramirez, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Gregoria was born on May 25th, 1927, in Melvin, Texas. She grew up on a farm tending to the everyday life of farm living embraced with a world of simplicity and self-sufficiency while contributing to the family sustenance along with her parents and siblings. She was fortunate to have overcome the difficulties and the turmoil surrounding this nation through the hard times of the Great Depression and World War II from a young age of 1 until the end of the war at the age of 18. Farm life provided shelter and protection from the famine that was occurring during the Great Depression. From the age of 10 until prior to her marriage, she would work hard at picking cotton on her father’s portion of land during harvest season, helping to keep the family sustained financially for the duration of the year. Her dedication to her family’s wellbeing was unwavering, and she played a vital role during the cotton harvest season. Her strength of character and devotion served as an anchor for those around her, instilling hope, and resilience even in the darkest of days. The world she grew up in shaped her character, instilling in her a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life and a steadfast determination to overcome any obstacles that came her way. She was a pillar of motherhood and embraced her love and passion as a wife, mother, and grandma throughout her life. She went above and beyond to make a significant impact on the lives of her family, leaving a lasting legacy of love and compassion. At the age of 22, she married the love of her life, Miguel Ramirez in the winter months of 1950 in Melvin, Texas. They went on to raise five children in San Antonio, Texas. Gregoria is preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Miguel R Ramirez. She is survived by her children: Linda Rodriguez (daughter), Mike Ramirez Jr (son), Diana Martinez (daughter), Gilbert Ramirez (son), Adrian Ramirez (son) and daughter-in-law Patty Ramirez. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. In addition, two of her sisters also survive her: Josie Arroyo and Mary Lou Martinez. In lieu of donations, a charitable contribution to Mission San Juan Capistrano would be appreciated. The mailing address is PO Box 14308, San Antonio, Texas 78214. A visitation for viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd, at the Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, 1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, Texas 78214 starting at 5:00 p.m. Rosary service will commence at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Mission San Juan Capistrano Church, 9101 Graf Rd, San Antonio, Texas on Wednesday, April 24th at 10:00 a.m. followed by the interment service at Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio, Texas.

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Gregoria Ramirez

May 25, 1927 - April 19, 2024