Jesusa Lumapas Recardo Ramos' Obituary
Jesusa Recardo Ramos, 102, passed away surrounded by her loving family June 3, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. She was born on June 6, 1912 in Cotobato, Philippines to Paulino and Emilia (Lumapas) Recardo.
Jesusa was part of a U.S. Military family, spending her growing up years in Fort Stotsenburg, Pampanga, Philippines. She went through hard economic times during the Japanese Occupation in World War II. Jesusa was a military wife of a U.S. Army Master Sergeant Agustin Sr., together they raised nine children in different military stations.
She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and mother-in-law. Her children will always be grateful for the joy, happiness and love that our mother brought in abundance. She will be missed by all of the family. Our Mother will be remembered fondly and will always be in our hearts and memories.
Jesusa is survived by her children Rufino Ramos (Judith), Loreto Ramos (Lita), Delfin R. Ramos (Nelly), Amelita R. Saarenas, Ester Ramos Baquiran(Bok), Agustin Ramos Jr (Sally), Rodrigo Ramos (Sally), Violeta Ramos Bowden, Milagros Ramos Liwanag (Ernesto); 26 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by siblings Lourdes L. Recardo, Floro L. Recardo, Federico Recardo, Timoteo L. Recardo and Juanita L. Recardo, Philippines; son-in-law Avelino "Loy" Saarenas.
Thank you Mom for giving us the greatest gift of all and that is LOVE and care.
Your Children……………
A funeral mass will be held at 11am, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Federal Way, WA. As per our Filipino culture several rosaries/visitations will be held starting at 6pm, Thursday, June 5 through Tuesday June10 at Mountain View Funeral Home.
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