In Loving Memory of Ramona F. Renteria

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Ramona F. Renteria, of Bisbee, Arizona, who passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026, at the age of 88.

Ramona was born on May 18, 1938, in Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico, to Teodoro Figueroa and Ramona Abril. She later made her home in Bisbee, Arizona, where she built a life centered on family, friendship, and caring for others. She was the youngest of eight children and the last surviving member of her beloved family of brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Julio Figueroa, Juventino Figueroa, Jesus Maria Figueroa, and Juan Figueroa, and her sisters, Maria Jesus Medina, Dora Peralta, and Elia MacMurtrie.

Ramona was also preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Gildardo S. Renteria, who passed away on September 25, 1999, and by her beloved daughter, Carmen Renteria, who passed away on June 3, 2015.

She leaves behind her daughters, Ramona Maria Renteria and Marisol Renteria, who were blessed to call her Mom and to be loved by her every day of their lives. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Marco Ballesteros, Alexis Lewis, Ashley Brookins, Eric Necoechea, and Jay Renteria, and by her treasured great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Domonic, Lilyana, Audrey, Romy, Gianna, and Marinelle and Andres, who lived with her and who brought endless joy to her heart.

Ramona is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and godchildren whom she helped raise and loved as her own children. Her love knew no boundaries, and she opened her heart and home to family whenever they needed her. The bonds she shared with her them were a testament to her generous spirit and the nurturing role she played throughout her life.

For many years, Ramona cared for children in her home. What began as a job quickly became her calling. She poured her heart into every child she cared for, and to so many she became simply known as "Nana." The love she gave never ended when those children grew up. Many returned to visit her as adults, bringing their own children to meet the woman who had helped raise them. That was the kind of person Ramona was-someone whose love stayed with you for a lifetime.

She had a gift for making people feel welcome. She truly never met a stranger. Whether you knew her for five minutes or fifty years, she greeted you with warmth, kindness, and a smile that made you feel at home. Her door was always open, her table always had room for one more, and her heart was big enough for everyone.

Above all else, Ramona loved her family. Her greatest happiness came from being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and the many people she considered family. She celebrated every milestone, treasured every visit, and created countless memories filled with laughter, stories, hugs, and unconditional love. Her family was her pride and joy, and she made sure each of them knew how deeply they were loved.

The world feels a little less bright without her in it, but the love she gave so freely remains. We will miss her voice, her laughter, her wisdom, her strength, and the comfort of simply being in her presence. Though our hearts are broken, we are grateful for the many years we were blessed to have her and for the countless lessons she taught us through her example of kindness, generosity, and love.

To know Ramona was to love her. Her legacy lives on in the family she adored, in the lives she touched, and in the many people who will forever remember her as Nana.
She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.
Pallbearers will be Alexis Lewis, Marco Ballesteros, Jose Dagnino, Jesus Macmurtrie, Jay Renteria and Chico Macmurtrie. Honorary pallbearers are David Macmurtrie and Efren Denogean.

Viewing will be on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, from 4:00-8:00 pm at Alex Espinosa Bisbee Funeral Home.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm during the viewing.

Mass will be Friday, June 12th, 2026 at 9:00 am at St. Patricks Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery on Old Douglas Rd.Following the services friends and family are invited to continue and celebrate Ramona's life at VFW POST JAMES MURPHY #836 at 1326-HWY 92 following the burial.