Josephine Lucas Ramo's Obituary
Josephine Ramo Obituary
JOSEPHINE
Josephine was born on December 28, 1929, Ewa, Territory of Hawaii, Camp #23, House 1. She was the second child of seven children of both the late Simon Lucas and Claudia Ramiscal. She also had three older half siblings Ricardo, Herminia, and Benjamin who are deceased.
Josephine is survived by Daniel (Rebecca), Esther (Art), Arsenio (Ceria), Baltazar, and Evelyn (Aaron). Grandchildren Randy, Catielene, Chaniel, Debbie, Dennis, Brandon, Isabella, R.C. Craig, Sarah, Jonathan, Hunter, Cameron, Rylan, Greyson, Angelina, Elizabeth, and Sophie. Great grandchildren Ryan, Jonalyn, Roger, RJ, and Nestor, Jr. She joins in heaven husband Leon, both sons Jerry, and grandchild Justin. Daughter Herminia remains missing since a child.
IN THE BEGINNING:
When Josephine was a child, her parents took her on a vacation to the Philippines. It was there, in Manila, where she later met her love, Leon, when they worked together at a bakery. She didn't know that Leon liked her because he had asked her cousin to the movies but told her cousin to bring her along.
On September 17, 1950, Josephine and Leon exchanged their sacred vows, and were later blessed with 7 children. After marriage they moved to where Leon was from and spent most of their lives in Manuto, Quezon City, Bukidnon. She was a housewife, while Leon operated the family's coffee and coconut plantation business.
HER JOURNEY BACK TO HAWAII:
On April 17, 1971, she sacrificed leaving her family when she returned to her birthplace, Hawaii, to petition for her parents and siblings, along with their children to the U.S. As fate would have it, despite living a wonderful and blessed life in the Philippines, she decided not to return because of Martial law. In 1973, Leon and the family joined her in Hawaii, and that was the year they were blessed with Evelyn.
It was the first time Josephine returned to her birthplace. Although she didn’t work for over 20 years, she was a determined and strong-willed woman, who, after work attended night school at McKinley High School to improve her English.
One of Josephine’s first jobs was at Redondo Sausage, and her boss would tell her, “Josephine, what a good worker you are.” Seeking a better life, she secured several positions with the City & County of Honolulu and retired after 25 years. She would bring Evelyn to work at Pohakupu Park in Kailua; and would place a blanket under the trees for Evelyn to play. She was industrious and dedicated that no one cared that Evelyn was with her. Can you imagine, bringing a child to work in the ‘70’s, that was Josephine!
JOSEPHINE’S GARDEN & COLORFUL LIFE:
Josephine had a green thumb, planting vegetables like bitter melon, squash, and flowers! Looking and feeling fabulous was her signature mark every time she attended church. She was a fashion diva, always wearing her bling-bling sunglasses with Swarovski crystals, and sparkling jewelry.
NO GREATER LOVE – JOHN 15: 9-13
Josephine was a devoted Christian who was one of the original members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo for over 70 years. She was truly blessed, and her unwavering faith defeated all odds when in 2015 the doctors gave her 6 months or less to live. She knew that only God was the “Heaven Doctor”, the healer of all illnesses and diseases, pain and suffering. She knew that only God would know when her time on earth would pass until she was called home to the Lord.
Josephine’s beautiful loving heart truly resonated through the numerous people she helped and being kind to strangers who were in need. Her heart was forgiving, even those who brought her pain and left it in God’s hands.
If there’s one thing Josephine did every day was pray, and she often said that there was never a day she stopped praying for all her children. We know that even during her last days when she could no longer speak or move that in her heart she was praying for all of us.
If there’s one thing Josephine did every day was pray, and often said that there was never a day she stopped praying for all her children. We know that even during her last days when she could no longer speak or move that in her heart she was praying for all of us.
Sweet Memories of Grandma
Thank you, Grandma, for everything you’ve done for me. All the care and guidance. I love you and will miss you always. Forever in my heart, rest in life Apong. - Cathy
One of my favorite memories of grandma is watching her make her famous pansit. – Chaniel
Grandma helped raise me. I love her like a second mother. I remember her taking me to catch bus to Savers and shop around town. My favorite memories were in Las Vegas because she was her happiest self. – Brandon
I remember on one Hawaii trip I wasn’t feeling well. I was waiting for Grandma outside her house, next thing you know, I see her coming at me and slapping me with fresh marungay leaves, saying, “Devil get out!” I loved her daring spunk and hilarity in everything she’d do. – Sarah
I’ll always remember Grandma’s heart, and how she never ran out of love to give to her family, friends, and even strangers. This was the most important thing that grandma taught me when she took care of me and helped raise me. – Debbie
My favorite memory of Grandma was going to Savers and the swap meet. – Dennis
My favorite memory of Grandma was when I was visiting from California and I told her I was scared to sleep, so she drank coffee to stay awake with me. Grandma means so much to me, and she taught me how to clean after myself and cook. – Isabella
Even though we weren’t always with Grandma, we love and miss her very much. Our memories and time with her will never be replaced. - Cameron & Rylan
We love you Grandma! You took care and loved us like no other could. – Greyson, Angelina, & Elizabeth
“Grandma went to Heaven with Grandpa. Grandma went to the “Heaven Doctor” because she wasn’t feeling well. I love and miss Grandma.” – Sophie Hi’ilei
John 15: 9-13, No Greater Love
As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
Josephine would also say in Filipino, “paraboran kanto ni apo Dios,” meaning, God will bless you.
She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, selflessness, and love for all.
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