Maria Botello Ramirez, 90 of San Saba, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday October 09, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loving children and grand children

Maria was born April 18, 1930 in Pasche, Texas to Crisostomo and Maria De Jesus (Duarte) Botello. Maria married Julian C. Ramirez on July 1, 1951 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in San Saba. Ms. Ramirez was a loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother. She was an outstanding seamstress, and avid reader for much of her life and enjoyed the challenges it presented.

The family of Ms. Ramirez said “We lost one of our gorgeous Angels this week! Thank you, Mom, for loving us and instilling in us the importance of family and God, compassion for others, and the motivation and support to pursue our dreams and attain them! You have been absolutely amazing to us all and we are truly blessed to have been your children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren, sister, brothers and cousins! Now go and dance with Daddy in Heaven and make the stars sparkle brighter with your love and Joy! We love you always and will miss you, especially your angelic voice, smile and laughter!”

Maria is survived by her children Mary E. Ramirez, Susie and Lewis Garza, Bea and Danny Peek, Janie Jimenez and Quint Hibler, Virginia “Chuco” Ramirez, Julian Ramirez, Jr and Beatriz Ortiz, Berta Ramirez, Felix Ramirez, Ricardo Ramirez, Julie Ann and Mark Martin.

19 Grandchildren Sunshine Gomez and Juan Robles, Amy Garza, Ernie and Christy Garza, Monica and Ryne Foster, Christi and Scott Osteen, Mathew Peek, Luke and Ali Peek, Cecilia and Eugene Bessent, Marci Moreno, Jessica and Jay Saucedo, Michael and Jessica Ramirez, Christina and Anthony Tollett, Derek Ramirez, Lauren and Roger Flores, Ariel Ramirez, Jacob Ramirez, Zachary Ramirez, Gabriel Ramirez, Elijah Ramirez, Garrett Martin and Maci Martin.

35 Great grandchildren Isaiah A. Gomez, Nathaniel Lambert, Nicolas Lambert, Sarah Lambert, Caleb Garza, Asher Garza, Faith Garza, Dean Foster, Raelyn and Chaz Rohman, Tessa Osteen, Wyatt Peek, Lillie Peek, Ava Peek, Easton Peek, Ronan Peek, Mari Zapata and Ike Gossett, Emiliano and Lauren Zapata, Julian Zapata, Adan Huron, Izaah Bessent, Elias Bessent, Tori Moreno, Cooper Moreno, Jalen Saucedo, Jessi Saucedo, Janie Saucedo, Analyssa Ramirez, Jonathan Tollett, Aryana Tollett, Lillie Tollett, Logan Tollett, Orianna Ramirez and Renee Flores

3 Great great-grandchildren Jaden Gossett, Hailey Zapata, and Haegen Rohman

Honorary Grandchildren: Corrie Jo Dyson, Mindy Schulze Cantu, Tonia Monroe Pierce, Robyn Fernandez, and Silvestre Barco

Ms. Ramirez is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Julian C. Ramirez, six brothers, one daughter Mary Alice Ramirez and one grandson Marcelo Jimenez Jr.

Visitation will be held Monday October 12, 2020 from 6-8pm at Heritage Funeral Home in San Saba. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 10am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in San Saba. Interment will follow at San Saba City Cemetery.
Donations can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Diabetes Foundation, Never Surrender Cancer Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of San Saba.
Please view Ms. Ramirez’s online memorial at www.heritagefuneralhomes.com