Marcella Ramirez Maceda

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Maceda, her two sons Felix and Fred Maceda, sister Esther Villarreal. She leaves behind sons: Frank Maceda Jr.(wife Jeannie), Fabian Maceda (wife Kathleen), Fernando Maceda (wife Novalyn) and Fermin (Tony) Maceda (wife Marie); her grandchildren: Joseph Maceda, Jesse Maceda, Juanita Maceda, Amanda Maceda, Elliot Maceda, Simon Maceda, and Oliver Maceda. Also survived by her sister Ida Estrada.

Marcella was born in Brownsville, Texas to John Ramirez and Virginia Rocha Ramirez. She met her husband Frank Maceda at a wedding they both attended. She married and started a family in Corpus Christi Texas. In the late 1960’s she and her husband packed up the 6 boys and moved to Dallas Texas. She humbly, deliberately and sometimes forcefully raised her boys as a loving caring mother.

She was a devoted wife and grandmother. She made the best tortillas from scratch. Her annual tamales were enjoyed by hundreds over decades of dedication to the tradition and with a little help from her family.

Her greatest devotion was to her God along with her family and the Catholic Church. Her loving presence was something quickly felt by anyone that spent just a few moments in her presence. She continually shared her love, and forgiveness through God’s grace, acceptance. Her heart was honest and generous. Many of us have been blessed by her constant prayer and unwavering dedication to praying the rosary daily her entire adult life.

She was very active at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She was a member of Catholic Daughters, and many more organizations in the church.

A viewing will be heled at Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home, Dallas, on Sunday, July 21 from 2pm-7pm

Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas, Monday, July 22 at 10:30am with a Rosary beginning at 10am. Graveside Services will follow immediately after Mass at Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Ln., Dallas, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband and two sons.

The Family of Marcella Maceda suggests if you would like to make a donation in her name please send to St. Vincent de Paul Dallas.

The Family would like to invite friends and family to gather after the viewing on July 21 at 6pm (6570 Ascot Ln) for food and memories.

Family would like to invite friends and family to gather after the services and internment on July 22 (6570 Ascot Ln) for food and memories.