
Ofelia was born in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico. Ofelia became a Naturalized Citizen and lived in Bayard, NM for most of her childhood and young adult life until she married Raymundo Ramirez who proposed to her on a Ferris Wheel in Ajo, Arizona, in 1956. Ofelia enjoyed traveling; but found most joy when visiting with friends and family, especially when she was with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ofelia was predeceased by her parents, Ventura and Elena Villegas, her husband, Raymundo Ramirez, and her sister, Emma, and brothers, Eddie, Paulino, Jesus, and Manuel. She is survived by her brother, Octavio, her two children, Norma and Robert, her four grandchildren, Brian, Karl, Crystal, and Cristina, and her six great grandchildren, Taylor, Justin, Phoenix, Ethan, Hazel, and Brielle.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Saturday, June 27th at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church 17111 W. Bell Road, Surprise, AZ 85374.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory