Southbridge : Maria "Maggie" M. Ramos-Altruz, 84, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, Oct. 14th, after a long illness.

Her husband of 62 years, Jose L. Ramos-Delgado, passed away in 2016.  She leaves her four sons, Danny S. Ramos of Orlando, FL, Gerardo Ramos of Southbridge, Jose L. Ramos, Jr. of Texas and Luis A. Ramos of Mabane, NC; her five daughters, Lilliam Ramos-Altruz of Ponce, PR, Elba R. Garcia of Southbridge, Maria F. Cedeno of Worcester, Dinorah Burgette of Trinity, TX and Jeannette Ramos-Giaquinto  of Southbridge; her grandson-raised son, Julio Gonzalez of Reading, PA; her brother, Luis A. Cornier of Southbridge; her sister, Alcadia "Cally" Almodovar of Southbridge; 37 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren;  2 great great grandchildren and one on the way: many nieces and nephews and extended family. Her daughter, Maria del Carmen Bernazar, passed away in 2022.  Maria was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Eulogio Altruz and Maria C. Almodovar-Castro.

Maria worked at G & F Inc. in Sturbridge for several years before retiring.  She was also a self-employed seamstress.  She was a devoted faithful member of St. John Paul II Parish in Southbridge, where she was a dedicated volunteer for many years.  At the parish she belonged to Miembro De La Cofradia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Ministro extraordinario de la Santa Comunión , Visitaba a los enfermos Para Llevarle La Santa Comunion, fiel participante en la Santa Eucaristía y en todas las actividades de la parroquia y un gran apoyo para los sacerdotes, diáconos y hermanas consagradas. Un gran testimonio de fidelidad y perseverancia para la comunidad parroquial. English- she was a member of the Sisterhood of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, visited the sick to bring them Holy Communion, faithful participant in the Holy Eucharist and in all parish activities and great support for priests, deacons and consecrated sisters. A great testimony of fidelity and perseverance for the parish community.  Maria was often sought out by others for her healing faith.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 16th, from 5:00 to 8:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John Paul II Parish, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550 or to Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115.