Lena S. Ramirez

Lena S. Ramirez Entered into rest February 5, 2016 at the age of 87 Born to Castulo and Rosa Santellano in Colton CA, San Bernadino County. Lena came from a family of 9 children, 4 brothers and 4 sisters with her being the youngest. She was raised in Fresno and lived there until she was married. Lena was a hard working woman, who worked the fields alongside her siblings at the age of 9. Later on in life Lena worked for over 35 years in the cannery, having retired in 1992, with the last 5 years working as a supervisor. Lena loved to work in the garden every chance she had. Her love of roses especially. When Lena wasn’t working in the garden, her next passion was her love for the San Francisco Forty-Niners. Her favorite 49er player was Joe Montana, who she referred to as her “Chulo.” Lena could be found on every Sunday during football season cheering her Chulo and the team on. Most recently she had grown a passion for baseball, particularly the San Francisco Giants. She was an avid fan of both teams, win or lose. As her love for her teams were great, it did not compare to the love she had for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were her all, her world. Lena is survived by her children, sons Ronald Ramirez (Scherlyn), Gilbert Ramirez, Duncan Ramirez, Mark Ramirez (Patty), and daughter Nancy Ramirez (Tonie). Her grandchildren; Rhonda Ramirez, Dyan Martin (Rich), Renee Ramirez, David Ramirez (Carissa), Raquel Ramirez, Andrew Ramirez (Amanda W.), Nicole Ontiveros, Amanda Ramirez, and Alexander Ramirez. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren; Casey Remy, Alinna Linares, Maddock Ramirez, Isaiah Linares, William Z. Hunt, Makayla Ramirez, Leilah Linares, Jasmine Ontiveros, Emma Ontiveros, Savannah Martin, and Victoria Linares. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday February 11, starting at 10 am, with a rosary at 6pm. Mass will be held at The Church of Presentation at 10 am on Friday February 12, committal immediately following at Cherokee Memorial Park Lodi, Ca. DeYoung Shoreline Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.www.deyoungchapels.com In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to American Cancer Society in Lena’s name.