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Services celebrating Esther’s life will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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Somers (formerly of Racine) – Esther Ramirez, age 73, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of family, on Saturday evening, November 4, 2023. Esther was a 14-year cancer survivor and has courageously struggled with dementia for the past several years.
Esther was born in Racine on September 22, 1950 to the late Domingo and Marguerita (nee: Delgado) Fernandez. She was a graduate of William Horlick High School. On July 5, 1968 in Snyder, Texas, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Jose Eugenio Ramirez. Esther completely excelled at her main vocation in life of being a full-time mother. Later in life, she enjoyed working at SC Johnson Wingspread for several years.
Esther and Joe attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Among her interests, she enjoyed cooking, crocheting, shopping, crossword puzzles, cross stitching, watching classic TV shows & movies, and just the simple things in life, like painting her nails. Above all, Esther’s world revolved around her family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are her loving husband of 55 years, Joe; their children, Lydia (William) Bausch, Joe (Kristine) Ramirez and Eve (Todd) Gunderson; grandchildren, Dylan A. Bausch, Mari J. Ramirez, Kali V. Ramirez, Maya K. Ramirez, Zachary A. Gunderson, Zoe Gunderson and Caleb J. Gunderson; sisters & brothers, Jane Trinidad, Jesse Fernandez, Danny (Kim) Fernandez, Artie Fernandez, Domingo (Geri) Fernandez and Connie Tenuta; sister-in-law, Karen Fernandez; brothers-in-law, Sirilo Sabala and Johnnie Ramirez; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by sisters & brother, Yolanda (Alfredo Sr.) Trinidad, Samuel Fernandez and Olga Sabala; and by Joe’s parents, Jose & Maria Gloria Ramirez.
Services celebrating Esther’s life will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Dr. Young M. Choi for guiding & helping mom beat cancer for the past 14 years. Your compassionate care & support will always be remembered.
Kevin & Ruby Bogdala ( neighbors) says
Our deepest condolences to Joe and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..Beautiful lady she was and a loving family she has. Bless all of you.
Anonymous says
Sad to hear of her passing she was such a lovely lady and beautiful cousin she will be missed may she rest in Heaven My prayers to her family
Christina Garcia Ortega says
So sorry to hear of your passing Tia Esther. 😢 We considered you our aunt. Fly high 🕊and keep watch over your loving family. 🌹❤️
Randy Rogers says
My condolences to the Ramirez family, May she rest in heaven
Brady Taylor and Gina Alvarado Taylor says
My condolences to the Ramirez family. Aunt Esther was truly one-of-a-kind. I can’t imagine the pain you’re going through during this difficult time. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this loss. You’re all in my heart, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gloria Villarreal says
My cousin Esther was such a beautiful lady inside and out she will be missed loved her. My condolences to her family sending prayers