Maria Fransica Arbizo Ramirez

Loving know as "Jita"

Born July 6th, 1939 in Sonora, Arizona

Passed away March 2, 2026

peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roberto Ramirez and parents, Bruno, Artemisa Arbizo, Siblings, Ernestina Contreras, Bruno Arbizo, Jose (Joe-Negro) Arbizo and Ramon Arbizo. Daughter Molly Ramirez, grandson Emmanuel Ramirez and great-grandson Johnny Bracamonte.

Survived by her loving children Timothy Bruno Ramirez, Monica (Roy) Bracamonte, Renee (Mark) Castorena and Jessica (Orlando) Mercado. Emmanuel Jr, Nathaniel Ramirez, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren and great great children.

Maria's approach to life was kindness, loyalty and unwavering desire to help others and her family. She was a proud wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, tia and friend. She brought joy, humor and heart to everyone.

Maria worked ober 30 years for Amphitheater public schools cafeteria, she was well known through Amphi High, Nash and Keeling elementary and eventually retiring Keeling Elementary.

Her faith, guided her to life of devotion to her church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, volunteering as a eucharistic leader, singing in the choir and mariachi groups. Later attending Santa Rosa de Lima, mission, where she volunteered and became part of the restoration committee, and other activities. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and participating in our native Yaqui culture.

She had a deep love for Mariachi music and ballet flororico a passion that reflected her energetic spirit and devotion to volunteer, every year for that Tucson Mariachi Conference for 25 years, making sure that grandchildren participated and learned to sing and dance. She was a great mentor.

Maria found happiness outdoors. Tending to her flowers and plants, where her spent countless hours nurturing her garden. She had green thumb just like her mother Artie. She enjoyed the ranch life and visited her beloved family at El Ranchito Arivipa also known as Arbizo Terrance area. It was there she would visit any chance she could to visit with family and friends. She loved sharing her stories of the ranch with anyone who listened.

Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of many family members and friends who loved her.

On behalf of our family, thank you for sharing with us, this special moment of our mothers farewell to the Heavens.

The Ramirez Family