Obituary of Hortense Ramon

Hortense Gutierrez was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 12, 1930. She was one of eight children born from the late Primitivo and the late Margarita (Talamentez) Gutierrez. Hortense would marry the love of her life: Jose Ramon on December 13, 1956 in Laredo, Texas. From this marriage they would raise six wonderful children together. Hortense was a devoted, loving and supportive wife and mother. Jose passed away on February 5, 1968. Hortense being the hardworker that she was took employment with Edgewood Nursing Home on Dorr Street in Toledo to support her family. Here she would serve as a Nurse's Aide for twenty-five years retiring in 2000. Hortense more than anything enjoyed the company of her family, and she was a wonderful grandmother to all her grandchildren. She loved to cook and liked to make everyone their favorite meals. To stay active, Hortense loved going shopping and garage saling. Although, not an active church-goer, Hortense put much emphasis on her faith taking time to study the Bible each day. In her spare time she could be found crocheting beautiful afghans, reading items of varied interests, and watching old westerns. Hortense Ramon, age 85, of Toledo, Ohio passed away at 11:00am on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at home with her loving family by her side. She was under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio. In addition to her parents, her passing was preceded by her beloved husband: Jose; one sister; one brother, and two children: Guadalupe Gomez and Richard Gomez. To cherish her memory she leaves a son: Alfonso "Kenny" Gomez of Sylvania, Ohio; three daughters: Margaret (Raymond) Garcia and Linda (Jim) Frederick both of Toledo, Ohio and Lisa Ickes (Joseph Niejadlik) of Sylvania, Ohio; three sisters; two brothers; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Friends may gather from 4:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, 9156 Summit Street in Erie, Michigan 48133. A Celebration of Her Life will follow at 7:00pm on Tuesday also at Merkle's with Heather Wylie officiating. Memorial donations for those who desire are suggested to the Ramon Family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.