Maria Elena Mendez de Ramirez

Maria Elena Mendez de Ramirez, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, just one day shy of her 65th birthday.

Maria was born on August 5, 1960, in Mexico to Porfirio Mendez and Ambrosia Navarro. Raised alongside her siblings, she learned early on the importance of family and the value of an honest day's work ~ principles that would guide her throughout her life.

On January 10, 1980, Maria married Enrique Ramirez, in Mexico and they began to build a life rooted in love, faith, and perseverance. In 1990, the couple migrated to southwest Oklahoma, where Enrique found work and Maria continued her tradition of hard work, securing employment with Bar-S Foods in Altus.

Maria was known for her vibrant spirit and simple joys. She loved playing Mexican bingo, listening to music, and starting her mornings with a strong cup of coffee—always welcomed and well-caffeinated by the Aracelis restaurant family, where she was a beloved breakfast regular.

Her home was full of warmth and laughter, especially when it came to her beloved pets, Chata and Chato. But nothing compared to the love she had for her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. Maria was an incredible wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother.

Her memory will be carried on in the hearts of those who were blessed to know and love her ~ her husband of 45 years, Enrique; daughter, Mayra Ramirez and husband, Ubaldo; sons, Ramiro Ramirez and wife, Teresa, Armando Ramirez and wife, Anali, and Enrique Ramirez Jr.; eight grandchildren, Tatyanna Trevino, Miccah Trevino, Yazmyn Ramirez, Abigail Raymundo, Andrew Ramirez, Armando Ramirez Jr., Stella Ramirez, Sebastian Ramirez, and Diego Ramirez; and many siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Her parents, Porfirio and Ambrosia; and brothers, Jose Mendez and Ignacio Mendez preceded her in death.

Viewing is scheduled for 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Monday, August 11th. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 12th, in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Pastor Adam Saavedra officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Altus City Cemetery.

The service livestream may be viewed at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc1NDUxMzI3MDM3NDkwNiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.

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Maria Elena Ramirez De Mendez 64, fallecio tranquilament el 4 de Agosto. Un dia antes de su cumpleaños de 65 años.

Maria nacio el 5 de Agosto de 1960 en Mexico, hij ade Porfirio Mendez y Ambrosia Navarro. Con muchos hermanos y hermanas, ella aprendio de una edad temprano lo que era una familia bonita y feliz.

El 10 de Enero de 1980, Maria se caso con Enrique Ramirez, en Mexico. Y empesaron a planar sus futuros juntos. En 1990 la pareja migraron para los Estados Unidos. Llegaron a Oklahoma, donde Enrique encantro trabajo para mantener a la familia, y Maria tambien. Los dos trabajaron en la Bar-S Foods en Altus.

Maria era una mujer con el corazon de oro Ella era una persona muy hermosa y muy buena siempre bien contenta y alegre. Maria le gustaba mucho jugar loteria con sus nietos y hijos. Le gustaba escuchar su musica (Paquita la del Barrio). A Maria le gustaba ir a desayunar a Aracelispara tomar su café bien cargadito como se lo hacian ayi en Aracelis.

Su casa siempre estaba llena de amor y risas con sus hijos que ella queria mucho y esposo que siempre estaban juntos. Ella queria mucho a sus perritos Chata y Chato. Pero nada se comparaba con el amor que le tienia a sus nietos. Siempre estaba ahi para ellos que eran la luz de sus ojos. Maria era una esposa maravillosa, una madre de las mejores, y una abuela inolvidable.

Su memoria sera conjugada en el corazon de todos que la conocieron y la quisieron mucho, su esposo de 45 años Enrique Ramirez: su hija Mayra Ramirez y pareja Ubaldo: sus hijos Ramiro Ramirez y esposa Teresa Ramirez, Armando Ramirez y esposa Anali, y su bebe Enrique Ramirez Jr. (Ricky). Ocho nietos y nietas: Abigail Raymundo, Sebastian Ramirez, Diego Ramirez, Yazmyn Ramirez, Tatyanna Trevino, Miccah Trevino, Stella Ramirez, Andrew Ramirez, Armando Jr. Ramirez, Hermanos, muchos primos, sobrinos y sobrinas y amigos. Sus padres Porfirio y Ambrosia; hermanos, Jose Mendez y Ignacio Mendez precedido en la muerto.