Laura Magnon Ramirez, age 85, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her immediate family. She was born in Laredo, Texas, and preceded in death by her parents George C. Magnon, Sr., and Maria Luisa Casso Magnon. Also preceding her in death are her nephews Alfonso Gerardo Magnon and George C. Magnon, III; Son-in-Law Raul Teran; and the father of her children, Fidel Carlos Ramirez, Sr.
Laura attended Martin High School, where she graduated in the top ten students of the Class of 1954. Additionally, she was voted Most Likely to Succeed by her peers.
Laura was a loyal and dedicated employee of 35 years at Laredo National Bank. After her tenure at Laredo National Bank, Laura was employed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, where she worked in the License and Weight Division up until her retirement. In addition to her full-time employment, Laura found her passion as a master cake baker, a skill she acquired from her maternal aunt, Esperanza “Lala” Olson. A woman of many talents, Laura owned and operated her small business, Cakes by Laura, specializing in custom-made wedding cakes. She also enjoyed spending her time doing fabric cross-stitch, crochet, and she was an avid card player.
Laura was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She had a high regard for integrity, independence, and a strong work-ethic, instilling these same values in each of her five children.
Laura is survived by her children: Fidel Carlos “Butch” Ramirez, Jr. (Zita); Anna Laura “Bini” Teran, of San Tan Valley, AZ; Jorge Luis Ramirez (Amy) of Dallas, TX; Alberto Gerardo Ramirez (Norma); and Ana Luisa “Nini” Fernandez, of Del Rio, TX, twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Maria Luisa “Wicha” Gonzalez (Javier) and her brothers George C. “Coco” Magnon, Jr. (Patricia), and Roberto Alfonso “Bobby” Magnon (Donna).
The Ramirez family will be receiving guests on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in the Angelus Chapel at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Vigil will begin at 7:00 pm. Cremation will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com