Elvia Ramirez

June 14, 1924 - August 26, 2017

Elvia Ramirez, age 93 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at home, surrounded by her loving family under the caring eye of Hunterdon Hospice.

Born on June 14, 1924 in San Gil, Colombia, daughter of the late Manuel and Socorro Rueda Marquez, she had resided in Flemington for the past year and a half, having formerly lived in Branchburg, NJ, Basking Ridge, NJ and Forest Hills, Queens, NY.

Raised in Colombia, Elvia emigrated to the United States to be closer to her children in 1970. The matriarch and “Abuela” of her family, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her sense of humor and ability to teach life lessons through stories, is a gift that she has left for her family to forever cherish.

Self-educated, she was a voracious reader and superb writer. Steadfast in faith, she particularly loved the Perpetuo Socorro. Elvia had formerly been a longtime member and attended daily mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Bernardsville, NJ.

Surviving are a daughter, Alix B. Pedroza of Flemington, NJ; a son and daughter-in-law, George M. and Maria Ramirez of Far Hills, NJ; a daughter, Maria Elizabeth Ramirez of Bogota, Colombia; a daughter, Maria Cristina Ramirez of New York City, NY; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild due in February of 2018.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Rev. Juan Carlos Gaviria will take place on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 111 Claremont Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ 08822. Everyone is kindly asked to meet directly at the church on Wednesday morning by 9:45 a.m.

Committal prayers and cremation will follow in the Chapel of Somerset Hills Memorial Park Crematory, 95 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Interment of the cremains will take place in the Mausoleum at a later date.

Elvia will lie in repose on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Please visit her permanent memorial site at www.wrightfamily.com to send a public or private message of condolence and to share stories and photographs of her life.

In lieu of flowers, and in appreciation for the superb care taken of Elvia and her family, it is requested that those wishing to make a contribution do so to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822.

Elvia Ramirez, age 93 years, of Flemington, NJ, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at home, surrounded by her loving family under the caring eye of Hunterdon Hospice. Born on June 14, 1924 in San Gil, Colombia, daughter of the late Manuel and Socorro Rueda Marquez, she had resided in Flemington for the past yearContinue Reading

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Cuando las personas que amamos parten... pasan de Vivir entre nosotros a ... Vivir en nosotros Abrazos Marta Garzon y Leo Tsiokas

I WANT TO SHARE WITH OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHAT MY GRANDMOTHER SAID TO ME ONE DAY "NEVER GIVE UP." IT'S A TEACHING THAT HAS LIVED WITH ME EVER SINCE. NOW WE CAN TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HER TEACHINGS AND PART OF HER ESSENCE LIVES IN ALL OF US NOW AND FOREVER. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL THAT WE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO MEET THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN. W/LOVE SANDRA KATICH, ANTHONY KATICH & ESTEBAN KATICH

To The Ramirez Family -- We stand with you in your sorrow, for Elvia was family. There are no words that could ever make the sadness go away. A truly beautiful soul has said goodbye to us. God has called her to a more peaceful place. We were truly blessed to have shared time together. The lives and hearts she touched are countless. She was always happiest when she was around family. At the moment, she is among the family of angels that guided her through her precious life. May God bless her, for we will meet again one day. In the silence at day's end, when memories seep through your mind, invite them into your heart, for that is where she will always be. Our heartfelt sympathy to the whole family. May God's love give you peace. Love always, Rose, Ralph and family

Adrienne, Jorge and family: We were saddened to learn of the loss of your grandmother. Thoughts of you are in our hearts. Sincerely Ruth and Bob

Me uno al dolor de la familia de Elvia por su partida definitiva. Nunca estaremos preparadas para la muerte de nuestra madre. Le mando mis ms sinceras condolencias a su hijo y esposa, a sus hijas, cnyuges, nietos y biznietos. Y un abrazo del corazn a Maria Cristina, con quin tengo una larga y estrecha amistad desde hace muchos aos y a travs de quin puedo dar fe de los altsimos valores que Elvia le transmiti.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Adrienne, Jorge, and family, We are sending you all our love and support. We love you very much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

We are not mourning. We have no fear of death Elvia Ramirez owned little but gave it all, and because she believed in life, her coffers was never empty. She enriched the souls around her, She believed it is good to give when asked, but it is better to give when unasked, open-handedly, withholding nothing. Today we celebrate as she stands before The King whose hand is to be laid upon her in honour. Life and death are one, just as the river and sea are one. One's hopes and desires contain a silent knowledge of the beyond, like seeds dreaming beneath the snow of spring. Trust your dreams, which hide the gate to eternity. The fear of death is like what happens when a king honours a shepherd by laying his hand on him. As the shepherd fills with joy, he is all the more mindful that he is trembling. For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered? Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. Your heart and love are close to your loved ones, We know you are with us. We endlessly love you Elvia Katich Khoury Family

Con grande tristeza me uno al dolor de toda la familia Ramirez por la prdida de Elvia. Aunque todos sabemos que nuestro pasaje es breve sobre esta tierra, las huellas de Elvia dejaron durante su larga vida un trazado de Simpata,respeto, admiracin y amor que quisiramos hubiera seguido para siempre. Adis Elvia. Me acordar siempre de ti y gracias por haberme donado la amistad de tus hijas e hijo

Queridas Cris y Liz: Estamos con ustedes en estos momentos difciles en los que se le dice adis a un ser tan amoroso y entregado a su familia como lo fue doa Elvia. La recuerdo con gran afecto a pesar de no haber compartido mucho en persona. Siempre queda la esperanza del reencuentro con los que parten antes que nosotros pues ellos solo han cambiado de "traje" ; su esencia sigue intacta y no nos abandona. Un abrazo para toda la familia. Con todo nuestro cario, Leo y familia.

lamentando mucho la partida de mi ta elvia y agradeciendo por los muchos annos que vivio rodeada de su linda familia quienes pudieron compartir mucho con ella. mi mas sentido psame para todos y un abrazo.

Dear Jorge and Maria, We send our love and caring thoughts to you. We had the great pleasure to have met your mother. She was a lovely and most charming person. Our deepest sympathy over her passing.

My prayers and thoughts are with your family in this difficult time. Sylvia Maresca

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.