Berta C.

Ramirez

Berta passed away after a lengthy illness with her loving family at her side on Monday evening October 2 ^nd. while in the peaceful surroundings of her Chelsea home.  She was 83 years of age.  Born in Oilton Texas, she was a second generation Mexican-American and beloved daughter of Valentin Cadena and Cecilia Soliz Cadena. She grew up in Laredo Texas and received her early education there.  In Loredo, she married Adolfo S."Fito" Ramirez.  They settled in Chelsea in 50 years ago raising their family of four.  Berta was widowed in 2010 with the passing of her beloved Fito, together they shared 48 years of love and devotion.  As a young housewife Berta returned to school to become a certified teacher's aide and began working as an aide with CAPIC.  She held an adventurous nature, enjoyed family camping and trips to visit family in Texas and Indiana. A "Big Kid" at heart she enjoyed sledding and playing games with her family, she love cooking traditional ethnic meals, Sunday breakfast in her home was always a big family event, and making frequent and long telephone calls to her sister in Indiana.  She was a master crocheter, crafting most intricate lace table coverings and repairing antique lace articles.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her brother Roberto Cadena.  She is survived by her loving and devoted children; Leticia Ramirez, Sandra Y. Ramirez, Adolfo S. Ramirez, Jr, and Raquel Ramirez all of Chelsea. She was the dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Maria E. Garcia of Marion, IN, Miguel Ramirez and Maryann Callahan, and Guadalupe Esparza.  She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and her canine companion "Fifi".