Margarita Ramirez

Margarita Velazquez Ramirez better known to her friends and family as "Ita," 84 of Midland, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2014. Margarita was born in Ojinaga Chihuahua, Mexico on January 15, 1930. She married Eduardo L. Ramirez, the love of her life on October 13, 1951. They shared a beautiful and loving relationship for over 40 years.

Margarita started a thriving restaurant named "El Taquito" back in the 1980's along with three of her daughter's Martha Madrid, Bertha Ramirez and Blanca Ramos. A couple of years later she started a new restaurant called Casa Blanca. She had a successful business for over 20 years. It was evident that her true passion was cooking, serving and helping those in need. She was known throughout the community for her generous acts of kindness and love. Margarita always helped those who were less fortunate. She also would cook meals to raise money for those in the community who were struggling financially.

Margarita was a devout Catholic. Her faith was evident in the way she lived her life. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casinos and sewing clothes for her children. Her favorite television show was "The Price is Right." So much in fact, she made it a point not to be interrupted during that time slot. One of the greatest joys in her life was to cook for her entire family on Sunday afternoons. These times together created memories which will be cherished forever and will be missed by each family member.

Margarita is preceded in death by her husband Eduardo L. Ramirez, and parents Francisco and Guadalupe Velazquez. She is survived by five daughters and one son. Irma Arsiaga, and husband Luis; Martha Ramirez, Bertha Ramirez and late husband Javier owners of “La Mision and Javi’s Restaurant”; Eduardo "Lalo" Ramirez, Jr. and wife Rebecca; Blanca Ramos and husband Jesse; and Maria-Elena Galindo and husband Oved. She also leaves behind 26 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and her loyal and faithful companion "Luna."

Visitation will be held at her residence 1516 WCR 116 beginning Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 thru Thursday, December 25th, 2014. A second viewing will be held at Ellis Funeral Home on Friday, December 26, 2014 through Sunday, December 28, 2014. A rosary will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral services will be held on Monday, December 29 at 11:00 a.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church with Father Chavez and Father Bernard officiating. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Luis Arsiaga, Jr.; Javier Madrid; Richard Padilla; Eduardo Salgado; Jesse Ramos, Jr.; and Obed Galindo

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Hospice of Midland, Homecare Plus, and caregivers, McConnell Olivier, Brenda Orona, and Jesse Rico for their loving support and care.