Margaret Ballejos Ramirez

Margaret Ballejos Ramirez (given name- Maria Margarita Priscilla Ballejos), 94, returned to her heavenly home on February 11, 2018. Margaret was born May 5, 1923 in Alburquerque, NM. She worked as an Outreach Worker for the “Office on Aging” and then for the Mojave Valley Senior Center for a combined total of over 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting, and sewing. She also enjoyed dancing at her family members’ weddings, which would bring a smile to everyone’s face. Margaret loved to be around her family, it brought her so much joy.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; Valentine “Bob” Ballejos and Virgina Tofoya, her husband, Felix S. Ramirez and daughter, Virginia Borruel. She is survived by her children; daughter Anna Marie Loose; daughter Diane Smith and husband Richard; son Robert Ramirez and wife Paulina; daughter Corrine Montoya and husband Philip; son Jesse Ramirez and wife Patricia; daughter Evangelina and husband Roland; 27 grandchildren, 49 great- grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-great grandchild.

Margaret was the backbone of her family and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her love of God, love of family, strength and perseverance were greatly admired. She was well loved and will be greatly missed, but her love will live on and continue to guide us in all the days of our lives.