It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Rosales Ramirez. She passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 28, 2023 at the age of 80.

She was born the third of six children to Josefina and Ruben Rosales on August 18, 1942 in Raymondville, Texas.

Mary's courageous spirit brought light and hope to many lives throughout the Coastal Bend and beyond. A few of her accomplishments include: Board Member for the Nueces County Community Action Board; Board Member of the National Archives of the American GI Forum of the United States; Founder and local Chairwoman for the Coastal Bend Women's Chapter in Corpus Christi, Texas of the American GI Forum; Served as the State Chairwoman of the American GI Forum of Texas; Served as the National Chairwoman of the America GI Forum of the United States; Member of the Texas MANA (Mexican American Women's National Association); Served as a National Board member for MANA in Washington, D.C.; Served on the SER Board of Directors under the umbrella of SER National (Service, Employment, and Redevelopment National Network); Member of the Hispanic Education Foundation of the American GI Forum of the United States; Precinct Chair at Tom Brown Middle School for many years; Special Assistant to Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Founder of the American GI Forum; Southside Kickball Coach; and last, but not least, a profound Hairstylist.

As we do our very best to capture what an incredible woman Mary was to so many; we remember that it was her devout faith in Christ that led her there. She found her strength in God, and in turn taught her children to be strong, loyal, independent and caring. As a woman she was bold, graceful and elegant; as a wife she was devoted, humble and loving; as a mother and grandmother she was selfless, kind, and proud. This beautiful legacy that she has embedded in our hearts shines a light on every generation that follows her.

She is joined now in heaven by her parents Ruben and Josephine Rosales; and her son-in-law Rick Cristan.

Mary is survived by her husband of over 60 years Tomas Ramirez; daughter: Pearl Trevino , grandbabies: Star, May, Blondie, Princess, Coco, Lola; daughter: Dina Ramirez , grandchildren: Genevieve Perez (Richard Charles), Nathan Perez, great-grandchildren: Nicholas Liscano, Romeo Charles, Niionie Perez; daughter: Heather (Zubby) O'Gene , grandson: Ryan Soza, great-grandchildren: Cooper Soza, Michael Soza; daughter: Laura Ramirez Cervantes ; grandchildren: Thomas Cervantes, III, Mercedes Cervantes, Paige (Hector) Buenrostro, Dymand Cervantes (Jonathan Ordaz), Miley Cervantes, Addison Cervantes; great-grandchildren: Devin Cervantes, Jada Tovar, Ivan Acosta, Izak Buenrostro, Ellie Buenrostro, Aeson Ordaz, Mila Ordaz, Ermies Ordaz; siblings: Robert (Hilda) Rosales, Connie Escobar, Nelda Rosales, JoAnn Woods, Ruben Rosales; ;along with a host of extended family and countless friends whom she loved.

Memorial Services will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Guardian Funeral Home, Chapel A, with the Holy Rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. that evening.