"I think of you often and miss you so much! I love you always!"
In loving memory of
Joan Marie Ramos
March 31, 1947 - November 17, 2019
Our mother, Joan Marie Ramos, more affectionately known as Quita passed away on November 17, 2019, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She leaves behind three daughters Dierdre Pina, Kimberly Pina, Nikki Ramos and a granddaughter that lit up her life, Gabrielle Burris. She will truly be missed by her baby girl Chloe. Joan also leaves to mourn her passing, her sister Denise Monteiro Keesee and her husband Elijah.
Joan graduated from St. Catherines. She was a hairdresser for some years and then went to school to become a lab technician. She went on to become a phlebotomist and retired after 20+ years at RI Hospital. She was a creative genius who loved sewing, knitting and cooking.
Quita was preceded in death by her mother, Olga Pina, her brother, Joseph Pena, her late husband Nicholas Ramos, and her longtime companion Martin Gerry West.
She will be missed by all. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.
Calling hours will be Sunday, November 24, 2019, from 4:00-7:00 at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Burial to be private.
Tributes
"Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Deidre, Kim and Nikki. May god give you peace and strength to deal with the passing of your mother at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family."
"I was a classmate of Chiquita at St. Kays. There were many days that I felt the classes were boring (no offense to the nuns) until Chiquita strolled through the door. If she was in our class, we knew the next hour was NOT going to be boring. She was quite the character. I wish I had thought to tell her at one of our reunions how her presence at St. Kays made high school much more interesting. We were fortunate to have her in our class. I know she will be missed by her family and friends."
"My sincere condolences to your family. Joan was a great friend, always full of laughter and spunk. After graduation we all went our own way. We had just in the past few years got back together. I will truly miss your mom and grandmother--She was loved. My prayers are with you at this time. Jane Maloney"
"My Deepest Condolences to the family. I hold many wonderful memories of Chiquita. May God be the source of your strength during this difficult time. Know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal."
"My heart goes out to the family in pray for comfort in healing. Her laughter and jokes for everyone will be missd She is a true home girl from good old Kingston Ave days ,during the time everyone had fun. Chiquita you will be truly miss by all the old Newporters who knew her. God bless you and family during this precious time. Estella Miller and family"
"My condolences to the family. Deidra, Kim, Nikki And kids may God keep you all close at heart and love in Joans passing. Rest peacefully my friend and Love and Prayers to the family. Monica Williams"
"MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, DEIDRE, KIM, NIKKI AND GABBY KEEPING YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. QUITA REST IN PEACE."
"Im very sad at the loss of my childhood friend of many years. Sweet, Kind, Considerate, Humble, Funny, Talented etc etc etc. So glad that I had the opportunity to spend some time with Chiquita at the Reunion in August. Rest well sweetie. You are loved by all and will be missed. I know God was pleased with you when you entered into Heaven.Peace and Blessings to the Family!"
"My sincere prayers to Deirdre, Kim, Nikki and Gabby on the passing of your beautiful Mom and grandmother. I know God will wrap his loving arms around all of you and give you the strength that you need today, tomorrow and always. I love all of you Christine (Williams) Scotton "