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Obituary for RAMIREZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday August 08, 2009

Margarita Ramirez, 70, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with our Heavenly Father, Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Margarita is predeceased by her parents Martin and Carlotta (Balbuena) Gomez; her sister Maria Griffith; and brother Antonio Balbuena. She is survived by children, Lorenzo Gomez, George Ramirez, Veronica Ramirez and Carla and husband David Baca, all of Albuquerque, NM; 13 grandchildren; three brothers, Jose Balbuena, Carlos Balbuena, Mono Balbuena; three sisters, Rosario Lechuga, Socorro Vigil, Andrea Reyes and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. Margarita had a gift for caring. She is remembered as that special person who always had something to offer or share, be it a meal to some one in need, a prayer or "consejo", whatever the need may be Margarita was always there to help. Her unconditional love for her family was her greatest gift. Margarita will be missed by all who knew her. The Rosary will be recited at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, in the 8th Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Funeral Services will follow at 11:30 a.m. and Margarita will be interred in a private family service at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Ramirez, Austin Ramirez, David Baca and Matthew Baca. Those who wish may express their condolences at www.danielsfuneral.com Margarita's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505.243.5222