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Published: 14 February 2018 14 February 2018

frances ramirez rsFrances L. Ramirez, 95, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Fort Bayard Medical Center in Santa Clara, NM.

She was born on May 11, 1922 in San Juan, NM to Cayetano and Josefa Leyba.

Francis served in the United States military as a WAC during WWII. She received an honorable discharge and numerous military awards.

She is survived by, one son, Eddie Ramirez (Yolanda) of Los Lunas, NM; one daughter, Gloria Lucero (Manuel) of Silver City, NM; four grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfredo M. Ramirez; three brothers, Enrique Leyba, Fernando Leyba, and Cayetano Leyba Jr.; and one sister, Paula Atencio.

Visitation will be Friday, February 16, 2018 from 11-11:30 a.m. at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. The Prayer Vigil and Rosary will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Yolanda Ramirez reciting and Deacon Richard Rodriguez officiating. Services will be concluded with interment at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors.

Pallbearers will be Robbie Ramirez, Brian Ramirez, Stephen Lucero, Daniel Padilla, Jonathan Sanchez, and Jesse P. Atencio.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.