Judith "Pip" Ramirez, 48, of Fort Wayne, died on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital. Born March 8, 1963, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of Robert and Judith (Sarrazin) McDowell. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Ramirez; mother, Judith McDowell; children, Joey, Gabe, Jessica, Randy, Lisa, and Ron; sisters, Lee Anne (Eugene) Robinson and Carolyn McDowell; brothers, Darren (Cathy) McDowell, Rick (Emily) McDowell and Robert (Tina) McDowell; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert; and brother, Marty. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St., with visitation from noon to 2 p.m. Burial in Scipio Cemetery, Harlan. Preferred memorials to the family. www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com
