Ana Maria Ramirez
February 28, 1946 — June 29, 2024
Ana Maria Josephine Ramirez, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Ana Maria was born February 28, 1946, in Newton, Iowa to Epigmenio R. Ramirez and Josephine F. (Galvan) Ramirez. Shortly after, her family moved to the Des Moines area. Ana Maria worked in customer service for Principal Financial during her working years. Ana Maria had the kindest soul and helped anyone she crossed paths with. She always had the sweetest smile.
She is remembered by her family: Maria Morales, Andres Flores, Feliciano Flores, Erik Morales, Rebeca Diaz, Josefina Diaz, Julio Diaz Jr.; her siblings, Jesse Ramirez, Lupe Ramos, Victoria Jasso, and David Ramirez; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Ana Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Epigmenio and Josephine Ramirez; and sister, Carmen Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the family. There will be a luncheon/celebration of life on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the American Legion Post 731, 1511 S Union Street, Des Moines beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Suzie Daggett
07/11/2024
Rest in Peace my friend! I worked with Ana for over 10+ years at Principal until her retirement. She would share stories with me about her family and the love that she had for them - especially her grandchildren. (She always made the best enchiladas!) After she retired, I had lunch with her a couple of times and then we lost touch as I moved out of state. My condolences to the Ramirez family - you’ve gained an Angel in Heaven. 🙏
Becky Morales
07/07/2024
It's been a week since you left us. I miss you so much. Rest in peace mommy. Give Grandma and Grandpa Ramirez a big hug.
Love you more mom..
Lu
07/03/2024
A heart of gold stopped beating / Working hands at rest / God broke our hearts to prove to us / He only takes the best / Leaves and flowers may wither / The golden sun may set / But the hearts that loved you dearly / Are the ones that won’t forget. You may be gone from my sight, but you are never gone from my heart. Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow. What it means to lose you, no one will ever know. Rest in God’s loving care.
To the BEST MOTHER...
I Love ❤️ you so much Mommy give Grandma and Grandpa and the rest of the family big hugs and kisses
Jason
07/03/2024
Since I learned of your mother's passing, I find myself thinking of you and your family and how much we will all miss her. I am comforted because I am one of the lucky ones whose life was touched by this very special woman. I join you and the many others who will miss her, but I remain grateful still for having known her. Mommy was a very beautiful woman and a significant influence for good in others' lives including that of my soon too wife Maria . I will miss her so
josieyposey
07/03/2024
I love you forever grandma 🕊️, look after me always, 💔
Pp
07/03/2024
Rest in peace, Tia. Give grandma and grandpa and Tia Carman a hug for me. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️