Obituary of Lourdes C. Ramos

Lourdes Caparas Ramos passed away at her home in Denville, NJ, on November 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 89.

She was born in Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, in February 11, 1931.   She came to the United States in 1983 and has lived in Denville, NJ since 1987. Lulu, as she was fondly called, worked several local jobs for as long as she was able to, including at Parsippany Hilton for over ten years.  She was an active member at Bible Church International, Randolph; and has loved being a part of several church ministries, and community outreach, including feeding the homeless and visitations.  She enjoyed  attending the Denville Senior Citizen Center. She loved to travel and dance with her loved ones and cherished being the best Mama Lola to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lourdes was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Romulo Ramos, Sr. in 2014 and children Marilou Szabo and Romulo Ramos, Jr. in 2016. She is survived by many loving family members including her sister Justina de Jesus in the Philippines and devoted children, Redentor & Lenette Ramos of San Jose, CA; Susan & Roy Villarta of Denville, NJ; Maria Theresa R. Alfonso of Toronto, Canada; Ruel & Beng Ramos of Denville, NJ; Maryrose & Joe Rokosz of Netcong, NJ; Jonard Ramos of Boonton, NJ; son-in-law Gabor Szabo, and daughter-in-law Carol Ramos. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren including Christian Ramos; Kimberly Anne & Ezra Ramos; Deborah, Mike, Zion & Zac Salvacion; Joseph, Krissie, Akeisha & Liam Ramos; Ruth Ramos; Stephen, Lyssa, Oliver & Lily Szabo; Catherine Ramos and Dennise Nicolas; Miguel, & Jeremy Ramos; David Villarta; Alyssa, Jerico & Benjamin Guerrero and Isabel Villarta; Nadine & Nolan Alfonso; and Jandrew, Matthew, Krystel & Kyla Ramos.

A memorial service will be held to honor Lourdes on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Bible Church International, 791 Route 10 East, Randolph, NJ. It will be on livestream as well.