Ernestina Ramirez

Ernestina M. Ramirez “Tina”, 53, of Oxnard was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday Nov. 3rd, 2015. She was born on Nov. 4th, 1961 and lived in Oxnard most of her life. She met her husband in 1976 and they celebrated 35 years of marriage this October. She graduated from Santa Clara High School in 1979. Tina loved spending time with her family and enjoyed watching her daughters play softball. She volunteered for many years in the community serving in the youth softball leagues. She worked for the City of Oxnard Housing Authority for close to 30 years where she made many close friends. She worked hard for those who needed her assistance and befriended many along the way. She had an open door to all her loved ones and always made sure everyone felt welcome. She loved having her home full of family and friends. She was very loving and extremely kind hearted. Her huge heart lead her to adopt her little Sophia, who is now 4 years old, and Sophia instantly became her pride and joy. Tina always said that family comes first and always made sure that she made her family feel special. She enjoyed watching her brother, Tim, coach football. She also made sure to attend all of her family and friends events. She looked forward to going to her parents house every Sunday for menudo. She loved bragging about her grandchildren. They melted her heart and she absolutely loved watching her grandson, Joshua, play youth football. She is preceded in death by her two loving brothers, Richard “Rich” Gutierrez and Frank “Frankie” Gutierrez. She is survived by her husband, Joe Ramirez; children Marcella Ramirez, Sophia Ramirez, Monique & husband Leonard Washington whose children are Joshua 10, Breanna 8 and Isaiah 4; parents Frank and Yolanda Gutierrez; brothers Kenny & wife Mechelle Gutierrez daughter Linda 8, Tim & wife Toni Gutierrez daughter Antoinette 4; sister in law Yvonne (Frank) Gutierrez children Deidre & husband Carlos Sepulveda son Lucas 1, Sarah & husband Vinnie Billera, Isaac Gutierrez and Richard Mateo Gutierrez. Tina was one of a kind. She was extremely proud of her children and family, always sharing photos with everyone. She touched so many lives and will be missed by so many. We were so blessed to have her in our lives. Please join us as we celebrate Tina’s life. The memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 11th, at Perez Family Funeral Home 1347 Del Norte Road Camarillo and the Celebration Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday Nov.12th at Santa Clara Church 323 South E St Oxnard with Burial to follow at Santa Clara Cemetery.