Jelile Jacaman Ringwood, “JJ”, 67 passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 4, 2019, surrounded by family and friends.
Jelile Jacaman Ringwood was born on March 27, 1951, in Laredo, Texas born to the late Alfredo Elias Jacaman and Elma Saenz Jacaman.
Jelile is survived by her husband of 45 years, Tommy Ringwood, her daughter Alexa Jordana Ringwood Saldaña, son in law Ricardo Daniel Saldaña, Jr., grandchildren Aden Thomas Saldaña, Alexa Daniela Saldaña, Kamila Alexandra Saldaña and Ricardo Francisco Saldaña, brother Alfredo Elias Jacaman, Jr., (Cheryl) and family, brother in law, Carlos A. Orduña Barcelata, nieces and nephew Karla Jemile Orduña Jacaman, Karola Jelile Orduña Jacaman (Roberto), Karlo Alfredo Orduña Jacaman, sister in law Catherine R. Mann (Lawrence) and family, sister in law Ana Jacaman Longoria and daughters, aunts Alma Saenz Salinas and family, Santa Saenz Salazar (Marcos) and family and Minerva Saenz and family. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by brother, Jose Salim Jacaman, sister, Jemile Jacaman Orduña, and brother Carlos “Cocoy” Jacaman.
JJ was a dedicated mother, she treasured her daughter and adopted countless friends as her own children, guiding them throughout different phases of life. She was completely in love with her grandchildren, Aden and Alexita and embraced every moment with them. Jelile was one of the kindest people you will ever know. She opened her heart and her home and was an amazing cook who shared her recipes without measurements.
All whom loved her will miss her contagious laugh, her witty comments, her smile that lit up the room and generous love towards everyone.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, from 5 pm to 9 pm, with a rosary beginning at 7 pm. The funeral services will be on Friday, January 11, 2019 beginning at 10 am at St. Patrick’s Church. The interment will follow at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service are Alfredo Elias Jacaman, Jr., Jackie Cole Jacaman, Ricardo Daniel Saldaña, Jr, Karlo Alfredo Orduña Jacaman, Aden Thomas Saldaña, Ricardo Francisco Saldaña, Carlos G. Salinas and John L. Bacon.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr. Laredo, TX 78041 (956)723-3611. You may leave condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com