Ramona Cervantez

Mrs. Ramona Cervantez, age 94, of Madera, California. Passed away December 6, 2022 at her home.

She was born November 11, 1928 in Madera, the daughter of Jesus and Altagracia Aguirre.

Ramona was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Alex Cervantes; daughter, Audrey Diaz Deniz; two brothers Thomas Aguirre and Fernando Aguirre; and two sisters, Mary Aguirre and Angie Franco.

She was an active member of St. Joachin’s Catholic Church. She treasured her time cooking and serving at the holy family table. She was a member of Y.L.I. and the Madera Pan-American club. Ramona worked many years at Oberti Olive Co and Madera Unified Food Service at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School. She enjoyed crafts, reading, cooking for her family and caring for her beautiful garden.

Ramona is survived by her late daughter, Audrey’s children, Patricia Crongeyer and Jonathan Diaz; three daughters, Margaret Marmolejo (husband Jim, daughter Melissa and sons Kevin and Douglas); Theresa Jones (husband Jerry, daughters Jennifer, Janna, and Jerra, and son Jared); Rebecca Waterman (husband Scott, son, Jeffrey, and daughter Grace); son-in-law, Johnny Deniz, one sister Anita Mayorga, numerous great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation is from 2 PM to 6 PM Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Jay Chapel Madera, CA. Following visitation will be a rosary at 6 PM.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Saint Joachin’s Catholic Church Madera, CA