Rosa Julia Ramos (affectionately known as Otin to all), 90, earned her angel wings on Friday,19 January 2024 in El Paso, Texas. She was born on 24 May 1933 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. In 1950, she met her future husband, Jose Angel Ramos, after four years of dating and courtship, were married and on 5 June 2010 celebrated 56 years of blissful marriage before the passing of her beloved husband on 31 Aug 2010. Being a military wife, she lived in various places to include the United States, Germany, Panama, and finally settling in El Paso.
Rosa was true to her Puerto Rican heritage by being a member of the Organizacion Civica-Cultural de Puertorriquenos de El Paso for over fifteen years. She served several times as the treasurer of the organization. She had a green thumb which was evident by the beautiful roses and other flowers she grew in her garden. Mom was a living example of the words Love, Beautiful, Happiness, and Friend. With her contagious smile, she made others happy. She was a kind and loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a stay-at-home mom who instilled strong values in her loving children with unconditional love and set a beautiful example for them to follow.
She was preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Maria Aldecoa, her Husband and grandchildren Jose A. Ramos III and Keith J. Browning. Also, preceded in death by three siblings: Francisco Jr., Manuel, and Ana.
Rosa is survived by her three children and their families: Jose Angel Ramos, Jr., (Maureen), William Ramos (Christa), and Jo-Ann Marie O'Neal. Also, ‘Wella/Oma’’ is survived by her six grandchildren: Tommy, Marco, Aarron (Mariel), Joshua, Leonardo, Caitlyn and three great grandchildren, Devyn, Aarron Jr., and Nayeli. She is also survived by her four siblings: Matilde, Jesus, Ramon, and Socorro. She will not be forgotten by her many nieces, nephews and ‘adopted’ grandchildren: Ricky and Karen. Rosa will be missed by her family, faithful dog Rocky, and the many friends she made throughout her 90 plus years of life.
The family would like to give a heartfelt loving gratitude to her caregivers, Adriana and Sara, for the love and caring provided to our mom during her struggles from Alzheimer/dementia.
We invite family and friends to join us to celebrate her life on 30 January 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Funeraria Del Angel Restlawn Funeral Home located at 8817 Dyer Street. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at the same location starting at 1:30 PM with interment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, TX at 2:30 PM.
