Ramona Dow

Dow, Ramona
Beloved sister, sister in law, aunt and friend lost her battle with cancer on February 14, 2015. She was born on June 17, 1936 in Santa Fe. NM. Ramona loved the outdoors, cooking, and her beloved animals. She and Archie were avid Lobos fans for years. Ramona is preceded in death by her husband, Archie Dow; her parents, Filiberto and Remigia Tapia; brother, Joe Leonard. She is survived by her two brothers, Frank Tapia, Carlos Tapia; three sisters, Mary Tapia, Stella Tapia, Betty Armijo and husband, Michael; four brothers in law, Leo Dow, Ernest Dow and wife, Florence, Orlando Dow and wife, Helen, Robert Dow; two sisters in law, Mary Dow and Priscilla Dow; many special nieces, nephews and their families. Ramona was a devoted Christian, Jesus was Lord of her life. Her family is grateful for the care given to her by Dr. Muller, UNM Cancer Center, Heartland Enriching Life Hospice service in her final two weeks. Special thanks to Father Carlos Gonzales for his weekly visits and administering  weekly holy communion, and to her cousin Jane Olonia for her weekly visits. Pallbearers will be Carl Armijo, Eric Armijo, Michael Armijo Jr., Brian Chavez, Fil Martinez, Jonathan Martinez. Ramona will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. Visitation will take place Sunday, February 22, 2015, from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm at Garcia Mortuary~Chapel of Angels,717 Stover Ave. SW, Albuquerque, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 23, 2015, at 10:00 am at San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter NE, Albuquerque. Burial will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery following service. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com
Garcia Mortuary
717 Stover Ave. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-243-5222

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