Jael Judith (Judy) Ramirez Bautista, aged 38, mother, daughter, sister, loving partner, friend, and beloved co-worker, left us broken hearted and bewildered by her untimely passing from complications of breast cancer on Monday March 10, 2025.
Judy was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, on October 14, 1986. She attended grade school in Oaxaca. Beginning a new chapter in her life she made the brave journey to the United States on her own, ending up in Princeton, NJ.
Judith welcomed her incredible daughter Kaitlen Melgar Ramirez in August of 2008, whom she poured into all of her love, constantly raising her up to reach new levels of achievement.
Kaitlen is her mother’s most incredible legacy, and was her proudest gift of grace. She was overjoyed when Kaitlen was accepted as a student at Princeton Day School.
After many years of raising her daughter on her own, love and companionship walked in the door when she met Isac H. Roman Santos. Their combined families, including Isac’s two children Ana Lucia Roman Sanchez and Isac H. Roman Sanchez from a previous marriage, brought Judy much joy and laughter. Isac was Judith’s partner, lovingly caring for her until her final breath.
Judy was also supported by her faith, following the beliefs of Jehovah Witnesses.
After working at The Mexicana Grocery store, Judy landed at The Whole Earth Center where for 13 years, she served thousands of customers and touched the lives of her grateful coworkers.
Her radiant beauty, smile, and highly infectious laugh will always echo thru our lives. The mystery of where Judy has gone, or why she had to leave us so early will go unanswered, but her love will always remain, shining a light on our dark corners and grief.
In addition to her daughter Kaitlen and partner Isac, Judith is also survived by her mother Maria Guadalupe Bautista and her brother Juan Bautista.
