Obituary of Viviana Blanchard-Ramos

Viviana Gisel Blanchard-Ramos, born on September 30, 1974, in Cortlandt, New York, peacefully passed away on September 18, 2024 at the age of 49 just shy of her 50th birthday, in Richmond, Virginia.

She was a resident of Peekskill, New York from 1974 until she moved to Puerto Rico in 1978 returning to Peekskill, New York in 1989 before moving to Richmond, Virginia in 2014. 

Viviana was a proud graduate of Peekskill High School, where she first developed many of her artistic skills and interests that went on to lead a fulfilling career at Hudson Valley Health Center as a phlebotomist before advancing to a regional supervisor for Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings.

She was a spirited and creative soul, known for her passion for word puzzles, painting, beaded jewelry, gardening, cooking, and weaving. Music was a significant part of her life, providing a soundtrack to her creative endeavors. Viviana is affectionately known as "Mah Nah" to her three grandchildren, Israel, Dakota, and Mataeo.  

Viviana is preceded in death by her mother Carmen Ramos and surviving father Jose Guillermo.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories for her surviving family and friends.  Viviana leaves behind a loving family: her husband Ronald L. Blanchard, stepdaughter Marina Blanchard, daughter Shannik Pinnix-Samuels and son-in-law Anthony will forever hold her close in their hearts. Viviana’s three grandchildren Israel, Dakota, and Mataeo brought her immense joy and happiness. Additionally, she is survived by her maternal brother Rolando Elizondo, sister-in-law "ShaDawn" nephew, Julius, and niece Makaela Elizondo.  She is survived by her maternal sister Michelle Elizondo, and nieces Gisel Stallings and Carmalise Pollard.  She is survived by her paternal brothers Darren, Gustavo, Victor Rojas, and Sister Georgianeilla Bounyavong-Rojas, as well as numerous friends who were touched by her kindness and generosity.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home located at 414 Washington Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Services to honor Vivian will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home beginning at  11:00 am 

Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

We are comforted that she knew Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.