1932-2013
Ortencia “Ortence” Ramos Norlund, age 80, passed away on March 22, 2013, at the Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa.
Ortence was born on May 5, 1932, in Williams, Ariz., to Francisco and Tomasa Espinoza. In 1935, the family traveled from Arizona and settled in St. Helena.
Ortence met and married Guadalupe Ramos and started a family. After becoming widowed, Ortence spent her years as a beloved librarian, raising her children and helping to tend to her elderly parents.
In the 1970s, Ortence met Robert Norlund and they later married in 1998. They then settled in Elk Ridge, Utah, where many members of the community and family were welcomed into their home.
After Robert’s passing, Ortence maintained households both in Napa and Elk Ridge, enjoying the scenery and beauty of both locations, especially the snow-covered Wasatch Mountains in Utah. When she was not enjoying a good novel, Ortence loved quilting, music, cooking, nature and participating in Catholic church events.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jose Guadalupe Ramos and Robert Norlund; sons, Leonardo Angel Ramos and Rodolfo Guadalupe Ramos; as well as her siblings, Celia Rodriguez, Joe Espinoza and Dolores Russi.
Ortence is survived by her son, Daniel (Debbie) Ramos of American Canyon and Rebecca (David) Ramos Bejar of Napa. Ortence was loved and will be missed by her grandchildren, Vanessa (Alex) Carrasco, Matthew Bejar, Christopher and Daniella Ramos; and her great-grandchildren, Tylen and Jacqueline Carrasco. Ortence is also survived by her siblings, Mercy Mora, Salvador Espinoza, Jess Espinoza, Cora Geisner, Frank Espinoza, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ortence’s family wants to thank her supportive friends from the Napa Valley and Utah. They also want to express their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Queen of the Valley Medical Center.
Public viewing will be held on Monday, April 1, from 5-7 p.m., with the Rosary given at 7 p.m. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at the St. Helena Catholic Church, 1340 Tainter St., St. Helena.
Please share your fond memories of Ortence with the family by visiting MorrisonFuneralChapel.com.
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