Maria Cristina Ramirez

Maria Cristina Ramirez, 77, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026 in Plano. Born in Lima, Peru, Maria Cristina was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and love touched the lives of all who knew her.

Maria Cristina graduated from John Dewey School in Lima, Peru. In 1967, she married the love of her life, Juan Manuel Ramirez Becerra, beginning a 59 year long partnership filled with love, devotion, and family.

Maria Cristina dedicated much of her working life to the healthcare industry and also served as the dental administrator of Crown Dental, her husband’s business, for more than 25 years. She brought dedication, kindness, and care to everything she did. Maria Cristina also served as the President of the International Women’s Club of Plano.

Beyond her work and responsibilities, Maria Cristina found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a passion for dancing and music and loved spending time gardening, cooking, doing puzzles, and playing card games with family and friends. She was also an enthusiastic soccer fan and especially enjoyed watching World Cup matches on television. These interests reflected her lively spirit and her appreciation for time spent enjoying life with the people she loved.

Maria Cristina was preceded in death by her Parents, Aurelio Edmundo de la Flor Cuneo and Carmen Velasco Gallo de la Flor, and her beloved brother, Aurelio de la Flor Velasco.

She leaves behind her devoted husband of nearly six decades, Juan Manuel Ramirez; her children, Juan A. (Laura) Ramirez, Aldo (Christy) Ramirez, Michelle (Tristan) Buster, and Jacqueline (Cesar) Marin; and her grandchildren, Nicholas Ramirez, Juliette Ramirez, Carmen Ramirez, Gabriella Ramirez, Cameron Buster, Ruby Buster, and Julian Marin. She is also survived by her sisters, Gloria Fitchett, Maria Teresa de la Flor Velasco de Ramirez, and Patricia Josefina de la Flor Velasco.

Maria Cristina will be remembered for her love of family, her generous spirit, her devotion to her husband and children, and the many moments of joy she shared with those around her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

May her light shine and may her soul rest in eternal peace.