Ramona Saenz

ADRIAN – Ramona Saenz, 94 years old, went to her eternal rest on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Ramona was born on June 8, 1917, in Cotulla, Texas, the oldest child of the late Jose and Manuela (Salazar) Garcia. She was married to Encarnacion ‘Chacho’ Garza, who preceded her in death. On August 12, 1958, she was united in holy matrimony to Pedro ‘Pete’ Saenz at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Adrian. Pete also preceded her in death. Ramona’s work life started at a young age as a migrant worker in the fields. She also worked at the canning factories in Adrian and Blissfield, Stubnitz Greene, and for the Kackstetter family at Vine Street Floral. With her husband, Pete, Ramona owned the Charro Bar in Ottawa Lake. They also owned and operated Pete’s Taco Village in Blissfield. Ramona was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was also a member of Mothers of World War II, Federation Association of Mexican Americans, the Adrian Chapter of G.I. Forum, and the Eagles, where she loved to go dancing. Left behind to cherish her memory are her children: Jesus ‘Jesse’ (Chris) Garza of Addison; Lucile (Oscar) Rodriguez, Ruben Garza, and Juan Saenz, all of Adrian; grandchildren: Rosa Marina (Felipe) Timoteo, Victor Antonio Flores, Regina (Chris) Howard, Trina (Mark) Stepansky, Nathan Garza, Nikki (Eric) Dinger, and Nita Housman; seven great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren; her siblings, Maria Dolores Rodriguez of Toledo and Jose (Maria) Garcia of Adrian; and a sister-in-law, Rose Garcia. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Beltran; and three brothers, Amelardo, Reynaldo, and Federico Garcia. The Funeral Mass for Ramona will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2011, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Bob Schramm presiding. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian. Visitation will be held at Wagley Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until the service. Contributions in memory of Ramona may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hospice of Lenawee, or the donor’s charity of choice. You may also sign the register book or send condolences at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com. Ramona’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. T. Siddiqi, Dr. P. Mouli, Dr. J. Samson, the nurses and staff of Provincial House, Promedica Health Care, and Hospice of Lenawee for all their care and compassion.

Ramona Saenz

June 8, 1917 - July 6, 2011