Elsie Ramirez

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Elsie Ramirez

 Elsie Ramirez, age 79, of West Valley City, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021, surrounded by many loving family members and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents Eloisa and Rogelio and son Leonard Jr. Survived by her devoted and loving husband, Leonard; children Christina, Laurie, Angie (Brad), Vincent (Jenny), Carlos; and 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Elsie was born in Cleveland, New Mexico and moved to Cheyenne as a young girl, where she met Leonard and got married on November 24, 1962. Leonard and Elsie moved to Salt Lake City in 1967, where they had six amazing children. Elsie was best known for being a great mother, always looking after her children and keeping them first in her heart with Leonard. She also worked as a machinist for several years, where she was known for her side skills at gambling on sports.  

Her spare time was often spent on fun trips to Nevada and family trips to Cheyenne. She was always an active and committed member of the Catholic Church as well as a catechism teacher for many years. After retiring, she was best known for having family gatherings and making hundreds of tortillas and tamales. Always smiling, laughing, dancing and cherishing those times with family, Elsie will be laid to rest at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Salt Lake City.  

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Friday, December 10 at 10 a.m. An open house will follow at the Ramirez’s house at 3552 West Christy Avenue. Condolences can be offered at Mcdougalfuneralhomes.com.