Rita Q. Ramirez-Haynes Obituary (1921 - 2013)

Rita Quijada Ramirez / Haynes Born 6-25-1921 died 8-8-2013 Heaven has another Angel. 92 year old Matriarch of the Family our beloved Rita passed away peacefully on Thursday Aug 8 2013. Rita was preceded in death by Ramon Quijada (father) Margarita Moraga (mother) Ramona McNair, Celia Miranda, Ricarda Abeyta (sisters) Heriberto (Infant) Quijada, Fiedencio Quijada, Ignacio Quijada, Alonzo Sanchez (brothers) Cruz Ramirez Jr., Joe Haynes (husbands) Juanita M. Burruel (daughter) Herbert C Ramirez Jr. (son). Rita is survived by Jose Miguel (Shirley) Sanchez, Leonard M (Priscilla) Sanchez (brothers) Bernie (Cheryl) Ramirez (son) Grandchildren, Stacy (Memo) Valdez, Daniel (Melissa) Ramirez, Charles C Ramirez, Lisa (Bobby) Yslava, Deborah Burruel, Theresa Burruel, Herbie (Claudia) Ramirez,Catina Ramirez. Step children Patricia(Frank)Cutrone, Roberta(Paul)Dion, Debra(Freddie)Peraza. 15 Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren and 9 Great Great Grandchildren. Born and raised in Klondyke Arizona to a ranching family, was the eldest of 10 siblings. Married Cruz Ramirez Jr and had three children. Life changes for Rita created moves to Willcox AZ, Tucson AZ, Klondyke AZ, Safford AZ and Oracle AZ. Jobs worked included Food Services for TUSD at Pueblo High School, United States Postal Service operating the Post Office in Klondyke, AZ. Guitar Music Teacher at Central Arizona College Aravaipa Campus. After the death of Cruz, Rita married Joe Haynes of Oracle and accepted his children and grandchildren as her own. Rita will be remembered as a woman of faith. A loving, kind, and generous soul, who saw the good in us all. Rita always wanted our families to connect thru music. She was able to see that dream come to fruition thru her siblings, children, nieces and nephews and grandchildren that continue to play and perform today. The family would like to thank Casa De La Luz Hospice for the care giving during her final days. Services will be held on Saturday 8-17-13 at Santa Catalina Catholic Church 14380 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson AZ. Viewing at 9:00am, Rosary at 10:00am Mass at 11:00am Arrangements provided by Vistoso Funeral Home. Visit www.vistosofh.com