Irene B. Ramos

IRENE B. RAMOS October 20, 1920 – August 10, 2012 On August 10, 2012, at the age of 91, Irene Batocave Ramos was reunited with her parents, siblings, and husband. Irene was born on October 20, 1920 in Santa Cruz, Marinduque, Philippines to Ladislao Batocave and Eustaquia Buenaventura Batocave. She attended primary and secondary schools in Marinduque. Irene married Amadeo Mendoza Ramos on November 9, 1946 in the Philippines. They were married for 44 years until his death in May 1990. She immigrated to the United States in February 1949. Upon arriving, she and Amadeo settled in Vallejo where she lived the rest of her life. Together, they raised four children. Irene was a devoted wife, mother, and eventually to her great delight, a doting grandmother to two beautiful girls. She was a homemaker most of her life. When her children were a little older, she worked as a housekeeper at local motels to contribute to the family’s income. She was meticulous and organized passing on those traits to all her children. She attended as many of her granddaughters’ soccer games from their early PAL years to high school to college. She was their biggest fan. She was a member of the Filipino-American Catholic Club, Fil-Am Seniors, and a lifetime member of the Filipino Community of Solano County. She is predeceased by her husband, parents, and three siblings. Irene is survived by her devoted daughters, Linda Rotelli of Benicia; Luminada (Victor) Hamister of Vallejo; Norma (Gilbert) d’Oliveira of Lee, Massachusetts; her loving and caring son, Amadeo Ramos Jr. of Vallejo; her granddaughters, Jessica and Kelsey Hamister of Vallejo—they were the pride and joy of her life. She is also survived by her sister, Leonor Rolluqui of the Philippines and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. For the last 4 years of her life, Irene was cared for by the loving staff at Excel Care-Jesse, Fe, Pina, and Regina are like family. Our gratitude is extended to Kaiser Hospice who provided exceptional comfort and care during Mom’s last weeks. We are especially grateful for the most compassionate care by Dr. Julia Krasner and Dr. Naomi Rapport who extended dignity and grace to our mother and grandmother through Kaiser’s Light Program. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kaiser Hospice, 975 Sereno Dr., Vallejo, CA 94589, in memory of Irene B. Ramos. Visitation will be held 1-9 p.m. Wednesday with Vigil services at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, 925 Sacramento St., Vallejo. Burial will follow at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Vallejo. Please visit the online tribute at twinchapelsmortuary.com Arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696.

Irene B. Ramos

October 20, 1920 - August 10, 2012