Maria Francisca Ramirez, age 82, passed away on May 5, 2021 peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home. She was born on April 15, 1939 in Chicorato, Sinaloa, Mexico. Panchita (Maria) left her hometown to pursue a better future joining her oldest brother Manuel Milke in Ripley CA, where she also met and married the love of her life, Pablo Ramirez, on June 10th, 1972. She worked as a babysitter and was a seamstress who enjoyed making clothes for various family members and friends. Her favorite hobbies included embroidery, knitting, and visiting with her sister-in-law, Isidra Milke, who she loved dearly and held close to her heart as well as her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Monica Acosta, father, Carlos Milke, and brother Valentin Galaviz.

She is survived by her husband, Pablo Ramirez, son Jose Alonso Ramirez, wife Maria Ramirez and their two children Irene and Jessie Castaneda, daughter Yesenia Ramirez, and granddaughters, Neli Montana, Jasmyn Rascon, Yesenia and Genesis Garcia, and four great grandchildren. Brother Manuel Milke, sisters Celia Lopez, Antonia DeLaTorre, Francisca and Guadalupe Galaviz. She is also survived by numerous loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Family, friends, and others whose lives Maria influenced, are invited to Frye Chapel where the viewing will take place on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 from 5:00 pm - 8:00pm. The rosary will be from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Mass will take place at on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at 12:00 pm at St. Joan of Arc church followed by the burial at Palo Verde Cemetery.