Ophelia Modesta Ramirez

Ophelia Modesta Gonzales Ramirez passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on September 15, 2016. She was born in Houston, Texas on February 24, 1930 to Eugenio Gonzales and Guadalupe Zermeno Gonzales. She was lovingly known as “Mom” or “Grandma” to all who met her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ignacio L. Ramirez, sister, Gloria Cardona, & brother, Raymond Gonzales, Sr. Ophelia is survived by her sisters, Mary Alice Gloria, Suzie Garza, & Minerva Gonzales, sister-in-law, Mary Gonzales, & brother-in-law, Jim Ramirez & wife Mary. She is also survived by 15 children and their spouses: Ignacio & Maria Ramirez, Theresa & Roosevelt Morales, Mary Alice & Miguel Martinez, Richard & Connie Ramirez, Michael & Pat Ramirez, John & Mary Ramirez, Margaret & Khosrow Askandari, Elizabeth & Anthony Petry, Marie & Robert Foerster, Anita & Ray Rodriguez, Albert Ramirez, Nancy & Michael Lara, Eugene & Maria Ramirez, Jeanette & Michael Gomez, Christina & Jose Latigo; 55 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren.

Mom was a beloved wife to Ignacio for 59 years until his death. She set an example as a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother/great grandmother. She showed her children how to love by her unconditional love for her sisters “manitas”. In order to instill the Catholic faith in their children and for them to receive a good education, Mom and Pop sacrificed by sending all of them to catholic schools: St. Francis of Assisi, Incarnate Word Academy,and St. Pius X High School, for which they are very grateful.

Mom was a devout Catholic who led a life of humility and daily prayer. She was the embodiment of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; kind, patient, not envious nor boastful... she rejoiced in the truth, trusted, hoped, and always persevered. Her family and those who knew her, were blessed by her presence. She never forgot anyone’s birthday, including daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mom was a member of the following Houston parishes: Our Lady of Sorrows, Queen of Peace, St. Leo the Great, and St. Theresa in Sugarland, Texas. She loved her prayer group at St. Leo’s, and was an avid sports fan.

We would like to thank everyone who cared for her until her last breath. She will be missed by many.