Monica "Mo" Marie Ramirez

Monica “Mo” Marie Ramirez was born on September 27, 1985 in Dallas,Texas. She graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 2004 and was an Alumna of the University of North Texas, where she studied in Early Childhood Education. She briefly shared a life with her fiancé Jim Simms in Edmond, Oklahoma before moving back to Dallas in 2017.

Mo was raised by her mother Analisa Ramirez, with her siblings Jacob and Amanda Ramirez. She was a pillar in both of their lives; teaching them valuable life lessons through her carefree spirit and resilience. She was a loving sister-in-law to Steven Ramirez (Amanda), Brittany Ramirez (Jacob) and La Señora Paula (Hugo). She built and maintained relationships with each of them; accepting them as one of her own siblings.

In 2005 Mo met her biological father, Felipe Esquivel, gaining siblings in the process; Hugo, Karina, Gerardo and Jessie Esquivel. In following years she would find two additional sisters, Isabella Esquviel and Rachel Wilk. She reveled in the similarities she shared with them in both personalities and physical attributes. Meeting all of her new found siblings added a tremendous light into her life.

Mo was an amazing Aunt and Godmother to her nieces Aubrey, Adeline, Aliyanna, Ashlynn, her nephews Judah, River, Hugo Felipe, CJ and her Godchildren Coraline, Ian, Edmond, Quintin and Benjamin. She fostered close bonds with each of them, instilling pieces of herself into them through her wit and wisdom. Their existence in her life was indispensable.

Mo loved her cat Cucuy. She spoiled him endlessly with his favorite toys, treats, tv time and most importantly constant love and affection.

Mo was a lover of all things arts & crafts and music. She immersed herself in her artwork. She was a beautiful singer. She enjoyed karaoke, a hobby that she loved to share with her friends and family. She placed no limits on her creative passions, always adding to and growing her list of talents. Mo gained her love for cooking and baking early in life from her grandmother Lupe, which led her to become a baker; a career that she loved. Giving and receiving homemade goods, sharing in communal meals with her family and friends were integral aspects of her life.

Mo lived her life authentically. She had the quickest wit. Everyone who encountered her mischievous and hilarious personality was sure to laugh. Her energy was radiant and was felt even from any distance. She was an entertainer, a confidante, and an intellectual; knowledgeable on an endless supply of random facts and bits of wisdom.

Mo was a lifelong friend to many and the keeper of secrets and truths for so many who entrusted her with their innermost thoughts and feelings - their authentic selves. She was someone who people sought constant guidance from; which she was always willing to give (even unsolicited sometimes). Although her passing will leave a void felt by many, Monica will never be forgotten, as the words she spoke into to the world and her beautiful energy will forever flow through us.

Mo is proceeded in death by her fiancé, James “Jim” Simms; Father, Felipe Gerardo Esquivel; Grandparents, Guadalupe Valdez-Soto, Juan Soto, Phillip Ramirez, Jose Ventura Rincon; Great-Grandmother, Mary Valdez and her beloved Aunts; Myrle Mata and Linda Jo Serrato.