Ramona Alisaida Medina Rosales

Ramona Alisaida Medina Rosales passed away on November 7, 2026, at the age of 9. Born on March 25, 1929, in Monte Vista, Colorado, to Francisco Serapio Medina and Maria Sofia Espinosa, Ramona lived a long and meaningful life devoted to her family, her faith, and serving others.

Ramona was one of eight children. Her siblings were Bertina (Medina) Espinosa, Loretta (Medina) Nicol, Frank Medina, Mary (Medina) Atencio, Betty (Medina) Maez, Emiterio Medina, and Justo Medina, all of whom preceded her in death. 

On August 5, 1946, Ramona married Raymond Jesus Rosales in Monte Vista, Colorado. In 1948, they moved from Colorado to the San Francisco Bay Area, where they began building their life and raising their family. In 1967, they made another move, settling in Medford, Oregon, which would become their longtime home. Raymond preceded Ramona in death in November 1998. 

Together, Ramona and Raymond raised five children: Lawrence Rosales, Cynthia (Rosales) Sugiura, Rodney Rosales, Juanita (Rosales) Grabenhorst, and Russell Rosales. Her children Lawrence, Rodney, and Juanita preceded her in death. 

Ramona's family continued to grow through her eight grandchildren: Colleen (Fraumeni) Tucker, Larry Fraumeni, Drew Sugiura, Larry Rosales, Richelle Rosales Medina, Rodney Grabenhorst, Daniel Grabenhorst, and Catrina (Rosales) Ettinger. She was also blessed with 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, leaving behind a beautiful legacy spanning five generations.

For more than 30 years, Ramona faithfully served at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Medford, Oregon, working as a housekeeper in the priests' residence. To Ramona, this was much more than a job; it was her ministry. She found great joy and purpose in caring for the priests and supporting their daily lives. Her dedication, humble service, and commitment to her faith reflected the love she had for her church and her desire to serve others. 

Ramona's life was a testament to devotion—to her husband, her children, her family, and her faith. She leaves behind generations of family who will carry her memory forward and cherish the legacy she created. Though she will be deeply missed, the love she gave, the family she built, and the years of faithful service she shared will never be forgotten. 

May she rest in eternal peace.