Juanita R. Ramos went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2010 at the age of 91. She was born on June 8, 1918 in Hungerford, Texas to the late Teofilo Rodriguez and Guadalupe Sosa. She dedicated her entire life to her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and has always been adored for her unconditional love, and kindness she has shown to others. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hilario Ramos Sr. and brothers, Mateo Rodriguez and Victor Rodriguez. She leaves to cherish her nine children: four sons and five daughters, Ramiro (Margarita) Ramos of Hobbs, NM; Maria (Luis) DelaPaz; Consuelo (late Roberto) DelaPaz; Hilario Jr. (Alida) Ramos; Josie (Max) Lopez; Raul (Hilda) Ramos; Robert (Mary) Ramos; San Juanita (Joe) Salinas all of Raymondville, TX; and Rosie and Gracie Ramos of Harlingen, TX, three sisters and two brothers, Antonia Barbosa, Margarita Ortiz and Gloria Ambriz; Jose Alvarado and Felipe Alvarado; 31 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and seven greatgreat grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Wednes- day, prayer service at 7 p.m. at Duddlesten Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited Thursday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m. at Duddlesten Funeral Home.

Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home in Raymondville.

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