San Antonio and the wider Central American community in Texas are mourning the loss of Nidya Elizabeth Ramirez, a courageous single mother of three who passed away on November 26, 2025, after a long and valiant fight against cancer. At just 39 years old, Nidya faced her illness with the same unbreakable spirit she had shown throughout a lifetime of challenges.
As a talented hairdresser born and raised in Nicaragua, she built a loyal clientele with her warm smile and skillful hands, turning every appointment into a moment of care and connection. Even as a single mother to Dorian, Oliver, and Rachel, she kept her salon running while making sure her children never missed a meal, a hug, or a bedtime story.
Life took her on an extraordinary journey: from Nicaragua to Panama in search of better opportunities, and finally to San Antonio, Texas, where she planted new roots and continued raising her family with the same fierce determination. Through every move, every hardship, and every hospital visit, Nidya leaned on her deep faith and the love of her mother Guillermina and her sisters back home.
Those who knew her best speak of a woman who never complained, who found reasons to laugh even on the hardest days, and who made everyone around her feel seen and valued. Her children were her entire world; she lived to see them smile, to watch them grow, and to teach them that no obstacle is bigger than love and courage.
Nidya Elizabeth Ramirez leaves behind her heartbroken children Dorian, Oliver, and Rachel, her mother Guillermina, her sisters, and a large extended family that spans three countries. San Antonio has lost a quiet hero whose fight inspired everyone who witnessed it.
A celebration of Nidya’s life will be held in the coming days, with details shared by the family. Until then, the community keeps her children close in prayer and support, honoring a mother whose love was stronger than cancer and whose legacy will live on in the three beautiful lives she raised. Rest easy, warrior. Your battle is over, and your light shines forever.