Heidi Liberato Ramsey

Born October 23,1970 in Colorado, Heidi’s life eventually took her to Arizona, where fate did what it does best and introduced her to her soulmate, Brent Ramsey. Their marriage was not just a romance; it was a blueprint of equal parts devotion, teamwork, laughter, and grit. Together, they made their way to Louisiana, where Heidi and Brent planted roots, and opened their restaurant, Bullchicks, in Baton Rouge with the intention of building a legacy to be passed down that was filled with love, and rooted in hard work.

Heidi was many things, and somehow, all of them at once. A fiercely devoted sister, aunt, wife, business partner, mother, grandmother, and friend. She wore every role with grace and made it all look effortless (even when it absolutely wasn’t). She was the steady hand, the warm hug, the honest voice, and the one who showed up every time.

An animal lover to her core, Heidi’s heart for rescue started early. Some would be shocked to learn she began as a cat person, then evolved into a mastiff devotee, and for a long time was firmly convinced that small dogs were… let’s say, intellectually limited. Then she met Jaci, a chihuahua who promptly proved her wrong and became her soul-dog, going everywhere with her. Heidi’s world was forever filled with rescues, barking commentary, and dogs who found safety, healing, and unconditional love because she always made room for them.

At 40, Heidi was diagnosed with breast cancer. She did not let it define her, shrink her, nor did she allow it to steal her joy. For 15 years, she fought with everything she had, combining conventional medicine with natural healing, educating herself relentlessly, and doing whatever it took to stay here as long as possible so she could watch her kids grow up, marry and have children of their own. Even in the middle of her own fight, Heidi made time to help others by sharing what she learned, offering encouragement, passing along longevity tips, and walking alongside fellow cancer warriors. She did this selflessly, right up until her final week.

Heidi absolutely lived her life to the fullest. She made connections. She took the trips. She created memories. She laughed and loved deeply, and she refused to let darkness steal her light. She made it all look easy, even when it was incredibly difficult. Her love for life, and for those she loved, overpowered the disease that settled in her body and she took pride in shocking her doctors with how she continually defied the odds and outlived any of their predictions. Her determination was incredible. She would always say she didn’t live with cancer; cancer lived with her. And that, it did.

Anyone who knew Heidi loved her. Truly. She was the definition of love and the example of what love looks like in motion. Her smile was contagious and could easily change the temperature of a room. When Heidi showed up, things always felt… better. The loss of her physical presence will be felt deeply, but Heidi taught us this truth: love does not end. It transforms.

It’s in the morning cup of coffee.

It’s in the diffuser blend drifting through the house.

It’s in barking dogs and quiet couch snuggles during a Netflix binge.

It’s in the drive to work, the phone calls, texts, and Marcos to friends and family.

It’s in the quiet moments, and also in the chaos.

It’s in the music always playing in the background and the songs that make you stop and sing along.

It’s in the weekends together, the laughter of grand babies, and the hugs from the kids.

It’s in sourdough tortillas on the stove and watching the Broncos play.

Heidi is everywhere that love is.

In true Heidi fashion, she did not want a funeral. Her family will hold a private celebration of life when the time is right. Her ashes will be scattered alongside her mother, exactly where she wanted to be.

Heidi is survived by her husband, Brent and their two chihuahuas, Joci and Tansy;

Her son Tyler, his wife Candace, and their children, Gabby and Elijah;

Her daughter Shawntai, her husband Trey, and their children, Julia and Jensen;

Her son Trevor, his wife Madi, and their son, Jaxon;

Her son Taylor, his fiance Kassie, and their children, Alecia and Parker;

Her son Brent II;

Her brother Brodie;

Her niece Breanna and her daughter, Emilia;

Her niece Marquesa and her son, Liam;

Her niece Krysten.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may honor Heidi’s memory by contributing to her GoFundMe to help support her family with end-of-life expenses and remaining medical costs. Every gesture of kindness is received with deep gratitude and love.