Margarita was born at home on June 9th 1937 to Mariano and Paulina Ramirez in Los Angeles California, 943 N Vignes St. Graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Los Angeles California in 1956.
In July 1956, Margarita met Joseph E Shaughnessy at her Sister in Law Frances house in La Puente California. They were Married in Las Vegas, Nevada two weeks later on August 4th 1956. Margarita and Joseph went on to have 4 children: Linda, Rosemarie, Lawrence, and Janet.
In 1999 Margarita retired after 30 years of retail work and spent her time with her family making many beautiful cherished memories.
Margarita was predeceased by Mariano Ramirez(Father), Paulina Ramirez(Mother), Mariano Ramirez Jr(Brother), David Ramirez(Brother), Enrique Ramirez(Brother), Pearl Ramirez(Sister), Celia Ramirez(Sister), Arturo Ramirez(Brother), Carlos Ramirez(Brother), Robert Ramirez(Brother), Angelita Ramirez(Sister), Conchita Ramirez(Sister), Mary Esmeralda Ramirez(Sister), Lawrence Shaughnessy(Son), Alex Villabiscencio(Grandson).
She is survived by Daughters: Linda Shaughnessy Melendez(Husband-Valente Melendez), Rosemarie Shaughnessy Sarnoski, Janet Shaughnessy Mendoza(Husband -Benjamin Mendoza).
Grandchildren: Jason Villabiscencio (Wife-Perrilynne Villabiscencio), Veronica Basye, Richard Mendoza(Wife- Kristin Mendoza), Cassandra Mendoza-Palacios(Husband- Ruben Palacios), Brittany Wright, Natalie Wright.
Step-Grandchildren: Valente Melendez Jr, Juan Melendez, Carlos Melendez.
Great Grandchildren: Selena Villabiscencio, Jessica Villabiscencio, Joseph Villabiscencio, Julian Villabiscencio, Leah Hinsley, Cyrus Farahzad, Aryahna Farahzad, Elijah Mendoza, Emily Mendoza, William Mendoza, Elizabeth Mendoza, Xavier Palacios.
Siblings: Esmeralda Reyna(Sister) and Armando Ramirez(Brother).
And Many Nephews and Nieces.
Margarita was Grandma Maggie to many, she welcomed everyone with open arms and a smile. Her legacy will live on in all the hearts she touched.
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