Regina S. Ramirez, age 65, of Austin and San Antonio, Texas after a short and hard-fought battle with cancer passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born November 26, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to Evelyn Sue Ramirez.
Regina proudly served her country in the United States Navy from 1976 to 1980, and was honorably discharged. She was an Aerographer’s mate (the equivalent of an Army Sergeant). In her capacity she decoded, and plot classified environmental information and prepared classified environmental messages for transmission. She received Meritorious Unit Commendation and Good Conduct Medals for her service.
Regina earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1980 from The University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Organizational Psychology from SMU in San Marcos Texas.
Regina retired with more than 20 years of service with Raymond James where she worked as a Sales Assistant.
She enjoyed reading, puzzles, adult coloring, playing Ping Pong at the senior center, reading and discussion groups, Thai Chi, Yoga and Philosophy.
She is preceded in death by her Mother, Evelyn.
She is survived by her loving friend Catherine Reyes Romero, of San Antonio, Texas; half-sisters, Melanie Castillo, of Asheville, North Carolina, Tina Dipane Coto de Caza, of California; various nephews, cousins, an Aunt, and many close friends she considered family.
Family is receiving friends on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Celebration of Life services will be conducted at 1:00 pm in the chapel at Sunset North Funeral Home with Titos Menchaca officiating. A family reception will follow services in the hospitality suite at the funeral home.
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