Blanca Elena Ramirez's Obituary
Blanca Elena RamirezOct 24, 1953 – Nov 18, 2016Blanca Elena Ramirez passed away peacefully on November 18, 2016, surrounded by family and friends.She was born in Sonsonate, El Salvador and immigrated with her family to the United States in 1970.Blanca attended City College of San Francisco where she obtained her AA degree. She joined Pacific Telephone and Telegraph, later AT&T. She retired in 2008. She married the love of her life, Luis Renteria, in 2000. They first settled in Oakland and later moved to Castro Valley.She was predeceased by her father Salvador Ramirez. She is survived by her husband Luis, her mother Blanca, her sisters Ana Reyes and Karla Ramirez, her brother Salvador Ramirez, her stepson Alex Renteria (Jacqueline), and her niece Jessica Reyes.Blanca loved traveling, gardening, reading, exercising, shopping at Nordstrom and spending time with family and friends. She had a zest for life and an infectious laugh. She left us too soon and she will be missed greatly by all those who knew her and loved her.Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, Nov 22nd at Skylawn Memorial Park, Hwy 92 at Rte. 35, San Mateo. Viewing from 11:00 – 12:00 pm, Memorial service from 12:00 – 1:00 pm, and a reception afterwards from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.
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