Martha Ramirez

On October 8 ^th, 2021, Martha Ramirez passed away after a long, hard-fought battle with medical complications after a brief illness. She fought the good fight, and through it all, she kept a smiling face and strong will even with the loss of speech.  Martha Ramirez was born Martha Maldonado, in Walla Walla, WA on June 28 ^th, 1959, to Alfredo and Dolores Maldonado. Martha was a lifelong resident of Walla Walla, WA.  On December 16 ^th, 1977, she married her high school sweetheart, Ricardo Ramirez of College Place, WA. They spent 35 beautiful years together and had three children. Gabriel Sabastian Ramirez of Walla Walla, Cristal Henzel Buescher (Jon Buescher) of Walla Walla and Rosa Maria Ramirez, of Walla, Walla. Martha had five grandchildren: Camrin Henzel, Elian Ponce, Kayley Henzel, Jazlene Ponce, and Taylor Ponce. Later in life, in 2012, she found her lifelong companion Eddie Sigo, with whom she remained until her passing days.

In addition to her children and grandchildren, Martha is survived by her mother Dolores Maldonado, sister Leticia Sanchez, and her brothers Armando Maldonado and Reynaldo Maldonado, all of Walla Walla, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her lifelong companion Eddie Sigo; and Ricardo Ramirez, with whom she remained friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfredo Maldonado.

A wonderful person has left us empty and sad as she has gone on to a better place.  She will suffer no more and will be in our hearts forever.  Martha will be genuinely missed, and we invite you to remember her life at the following services.

Viewing and visitation will be 10/18/2021 from 12 pm until after the recitation of the Holy Rosary at the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home beginning at 6:00pm, with Sister Helen Mason, officiating.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00AM on October 19, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Matthew Nicks, celebrating. Interment and concluding services will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery, 2120 S. 2 ^nd Ave Walla Walla, WA 99362