Alice S. Ramos
Those who knew Alicia were inspired by her infectious personality. Whether caring for her own family, or the many laborers she tended to, Alicia spent her life serving others. Alicia S. Ramos was born on August 28, 1936, in Jimenez, jexico, to Ramiro Serrano and Catalina Candia Soto. On jay 14,1956, she married Carl S. Ramos in Las Cruses, New jexico and Carl persuaded his bride to head west - to his hometown, Porterville.
In 1962, they purchased a labor camp in nearby Terra Bella. Alicia made sure to provide hot showers, and homecooked meals for the farm laborers they boarded. Carl and Alicia continued helping those in need as labor contractors for the growing local citrus industry.
She touched so many lives in the 60's -offering many immigrants their first stateside job, a place to live, and meals - that for over 35 years, she was regularly visited by hundreds of former laborers offering their thanks for that early opportunity.
Despite serving the laborers and working alongside Carl in the orange groves, Alicia always made sure her own family came first. She deeply loved her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.
A well-stocked refrigerator and knack for preparing a quick home cooked meal were her recipe for growing friendships - sharing stories over food and leaving everyone smiling.
She loved to dance and sing. She loved jexican music, shinning clothes and bright red lipstick.
She always reminded us how to make tamales on Christmas eve.
Oozing with pride when she became a US citizen in 1980, she must have made 100 calls to let everyone know she could now vote!
Whether out of love or because she was brainwashed, Alicia rooted for Carl's San Francisco teams - the 49ers and Giants. She even got to meet Joe jontana in the '80s. She rarely missed a professional soccer match or her favorite novelas and noticias. She kept her mind sharp with daily crossword puzzles and attended mass on Sunday where she would say her rosary. Her faith was strong and she always prayed for others.
Alicia touched so many lives in such a positive way, especially her family. Her joy was to see her family and friends happy, healthy, and safe. She will be dearly missed and may she rest in peace .... love you forever!
She grew up with 3 loving brothers, Antonio Serrano, Gil Gamez and Ruben Candia. She had 6 children.
Two sons, 4 daughters and 2 stepsons.
Art Flores(passed), wife Gloria. Children- Patricia Flores, Carlos Flores and Jorge Flores, wife Roxanne. 5 grand kids
Jorge Ramos, wife Julie. Children- Janay jarshall, husband Aaron, Jon Ramos, wife Courtney, Jasun Ramos. 4 grand kids.
jarta Wells (passed) husband Dan. Childrenderek Wells, Alicia Guzman, husband Dean. 2 grandkids
Sandra Ramos- ChildrenEddie Lucio, Karla Lucio, Katelyn Lebeouf, husband Aaron, Bryan Lucio. jeliza Ozuna, husband Eddie. Children- Elyssa Olivia Ozuna, Natalee Ozuna 2 grand kids jelinda Ramos Step son, Johnny Ramos(passed) wife Angie. Children, Danny Ramos, wife Jennifer, jargie Ramos, Juan JR Ramos. Vanessa, Rosanna. 10 grand kids.
Step son Carl Ramos, wife Carolyn. Childrenadriene, Toni, Carl Ramos Jr, wife, jarnie, Wayne Twobear. 9 grand kids, 2 great grand kids.
Rosary is at Porterville Funeral & Cremation Center Sunday April 29,2018. Viewing 3 to 8pm. Rosary, 6-7 pm
Church jass is at Holy Cross Catholic Church jonday April 30, 2018, 11 am jass
Internment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.