María del Refugio Ramírez
The first Queen of the Fiestas Patrias of East Chicago, Indiana
About María del Refugio Ramírez
Lived 1922 – 2010 (aged 88).
Maria del Refugio Ramirez (February 10, 1922 — March 27, 2010) was the first Queen of Fiestas Patrias, an annual parade celebration Mexico's Independence in the U.S. state of Indiana. The Fiestas Patrias Parade was established in 1924.
Life
She was born in Ixtlán de los Hervores, Michoacan. She immigrated in 1917, initially to Kansas City. In 1925, she arrived in Indiana Harbor section of East Chicago, Indiana. In 1926, she was crowned the first Queen of Fiestas Patrias parade. A tradition that began in 1924.
In 1947, she returned to Indiana Har with her husband Rafael Godinez. She had two children, a step-son, Rafael Jr. and Sandra (nee Godinez) Valdes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was María del Refugio Ramírez?
The first Queen of the Fiestas Patrias of East Chicago, Indiana
When was María del Refugio Ramírez born?
María del Refugio Ramírez was born on 10 February 1922 in Ixtlán de los Hervores.
When did María del Refugio Ramírez die?
María del Refugio Ramírez died on 20 November 2010 in East Chicago.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: María del Refugio Ramírez
· DBpedia: Maria del Refugio Ramirez
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). María del Refugio Ramírez. https://biography.guide/maria-del-refugio-ramirez/
MLA: "María del Refugio Ramírez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maria-del-refugio-ramirez/.
Chicago: "María del Refugio Ramírez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maria-del-refugio-ramirez/.
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