Henrietta Ramirez's Obituary
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Mrs. Henrietta Ramirez passed away,
peacefully, at her home, in San Diego; with her husband at her side, in the early
morning of December 26, 2020.
A devoted wife, loving mother, sister and friend who, throughout her life, put the needs
of her loved ones before her own. She had a loving heart and touched many lives with
a genuine passion for life.
Born September 10, 1940 to parents, Frank and Ruby Chavarría, raised in Dallas Texas
with four siblings: Nene, Becky, Junior and Federico (Fred). Her and her husband,
Johnny, celebrated 63 years of marriage this past May.
After their first 2 children, Anthony & Rosanna “nana,” were born, in 1962 they
relocated to san Diego, CA, where they raised a family and were blessed with 4 more
children-Edward, Patty, Paul and Susan.
In 1975 Henrietta took a position as a teaching assistant at Sherman preparatory
elementary school in San Diego.
She loved working with the children at her job where she remained until she retired in
1993.
She had a wonderful and vibrant personality and was always ready to head out on an
adventure- shopping, going out to eat and especially visiting casinos around San Diego
with her children and grandchildren.
Throughout her life, Henrietta always sacrificed her needs for the good of her family.
She will be remembered as a selfless and kind wife and mother who always endeavored
to try and see the good in people, even when times were tough. She had a quiet
strength, never complained and always looked to a better future. Her character and
temperament can best be shown from the time she was diagnosed with cancer about a
year ago until her passing. She had every right to cry, be mad or even fall into
depression but instead she loved and lived every moment she was given. Neither hard
times nor cancer would rob her of who she was; full of energy and embracing life until
god called her home.
She was preceded, in death, by her parents Frank and Ruby Chavarría, her sister Becky,
her brother, Fred Chavarría and her 2 eldest sons Anthony and Edward Ramirez.
She is survived by her children- Paul, Patty, Rosanna, Susan, her husband Johnny and
her 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
She will always be with us in spirit and love and we look forward to the time we may
see her again in heaven. May the Lord bless and keep her close to him and close to our
hearts always. Rest in peace beloved Henrietta.
“God will wipe away every tear from
their eyes and there shall be no more death, no more sorrow, nor crying nor pains for
the former things have passed away.”
Revelations 21:4
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