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Richard Ramey Obituary
Dec. 11, 1950 - July 15, 2010
Richard George Ramey of Aztec, died suddenly Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 59 years of age. Richard was born in Trinity, Texas, on Dec. 11, 1950, the son of George Hewett Ramey and Dr. Ethelaura Hare Ramey.
His family moved to Alpine, Texas, where Richard attended elementary, junior high and high school. He graduated from Alpine High School in 1969. Richard received his Bachelor of Music degree from Sul Ross State University in Alpine in 1973, and his Master of Science in Educational Administration from Texas A&M at Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1976.
Richard began his teaching career in 1973, as band director at Sanderson High School in Sanderson, Texas. He later taught in Corpus Christi, Texas; Brussels, Belgium; Wharton, Texas; Houston; Alpine, Texas, El Paso, Texas; and Gallup. Richard came to Aztec High School as band director in 2008. He was recently retired after 33 years in education and school administration having taught music, including band, orchestra and choir.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Edna P. Hare, his father George H. Ramey, and his uncle Clifton S. Coffman.
Richard is survived by his wife Karen Ramey, sister Patrece Ramey, mother Dr. Ethelaura H. Ramey, aunt Myra Wanda Coffman, cousins Charles Coffman, Clifton "Bill" Coffman, Nan Coffman, Charlene Moe and Kay Yogi.
Richard will be remembered by his students and friends as a dedicated teacher who tried to instill in his students that through focus and practice they could succeed in their music and in their life. His family and friends always will remember his willingness to give his time, energy and love to everyone.
Cremation will take place and memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 South Main St., with Reverend Joan Roberts officiating. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date in Orange, Texas.
Those who wish to send condolences to the family may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com.
Richard's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., in Farmington; (505) 325-8688.
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Stephen McIntyre
June 4, 2023
This is Steve McIntyre. I was a student of Dick Ramey when he was the Asst Band Director at Carroll HS from 1973 to 1976. He also taught music theory, a class I enjoyed very much. Dick was a positive force and a wonderful guide. He also gave me good investment advice. After many subsequent years, I met a mutual acquaintance, Wayne Maxwell, and we always discuss sax music and Dick when we get together. I just now found this site, 13 years later, but it´s not too late to offer tribute to a fine man.
Fern L. Spencer
July 12, 2020
We miss you MR Ramey and your great joy of music and life. I miss you as our principal and the students as well. Im sure you are having fun with all your loved ones. More than likely you have a band going on. RIP sir.
Barbara Ogden
November 12, 2010
I was a reading teacher at Alice Johnson Jr. High when Dick Ramey was our assistant principal. He loved to fill in and teach band whenever he could. His love for music was very obvious, and his outlook on life very optimistic. Nothing seemed to get him down. I remember when he talked about his Boxer when it was young and how it just about chewed up the house! He didn't want to give up on that dog though. Mr. Ramey was a warm hearted, kind, and generous man. I wish God's best for his family.
Sharon Walker
November 12, 2010
Karen, I was sorry to hear of your loss. Dick was a wonderful Assistant Principal @ AJJH and a good friend. What a dependable, caring person he was. May God be with you during this dificult time.
Kim Stokes-Williams
September 1, 2010
Mrs. Ramey I was saddened to hear of his passing. I was a band student at Wharton High School under his direction. I remember attending camp and many activities with both of you. He was truly a dedicated teacher. My prayers are with you and your family.
Denise (Zahradnik) Abbott
September 1, 2010
Mrs. Ramey, Mr. Ramey was our band director in the late 1980s at Wharton, TX. He was always kind and helpful. My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Michael Sosa
August 31, 2010
Mrs. Ramey I'm sorry to hear about Mr. Ramey. I was just thinking of him & decided to look his name up and I found this article. He was my band director in the Wharton ISD. My condolences.
Anne Brewton
August 29, 2010
Karen,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. My God bring you comfort and peace.
August 12, 2010
Richard was always supportive of the teachers at Tohatchi High School. He helped the school as well as he could under the circumstances.
July 27, 2010
I was so surprise to hear of Mr. Ramey's passing. He was our principal @ Tohatchi High and he was an energetic man with a great sense of humor and wanted to do his best for our students. I am glad I met such a man with so much enthusiasm in what ever he undertook. He made sure he made to all the school events. I will miss him, my thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. God Bless Him and his family. Fern L. Spencer (Tohatchi)
Lee Ann & Brian Lawrence
July 22, 2010
Brian & I were shocked to hear the sad news. We have such terrific memories of Dick from his days at HSB. Karen, you are in our thoughts. Our deepest sympathies.
Alison Peacock
July 19, 2010
Richard was always very friendly when we all meet together for various music events and meetings. He would make sure to include everyone. I will miss his smile and cheerful attitude. Thinking of you all in your grief.
Cheryl Begay
July 19, 2010
I want to give my thanks to him for everything that he has taught me and for also believing in me when I thought I couldn't do something, whether it be in school work, music, or in my own life. With his humor, he made my learning experience at Aztec High School a memorable one. My prayers go out to his family in this difficult time.
Toni MacCready
July 19, 2010
I only knew Mr. Ramey for a short time while I was at Koogler Middle School, but everytime we saw each other he said Hi and asked how I was doing.. he was a very kind man.. Prayers and Love sent to his family.
Jill Rivas
July 18, 2010
Mr. Ramey came to Aztec High during a difficult time for our band. Though we had a hard time learning the ways of someone new, he never failed to make the learning experience interesting as well as funny. And he spent much of his time focusing and helping the students' individually who wanted to grow as musicians. I adored him as a teacher and as well as a person. He was always cracking wise remarks and laughing at himself and with his students. My prayers are with Mrs. Ramey and the rest of his family.
Cassie Roberson
July 18, 2010
Mr. Ramey was a great guy and i am glad i got to know him. It hurts me to know that he lost his life. I know that he is in the hand of the Lord. The family is in my prayers as y'all go through this hard time. We will miss you Mr. Ramey.
Jennifer and Jeff Walsdorf
July 18, 2010
Jeff and I are stunned and saddened at the news. We both remember Dick (and Karen) fondly from our association with HSB and through our mutual involvement in education. Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen.
Shenikah, and Dominique Sandoval
July 18, 2010
Mr. Ramey was our teacher last year, he always put a smile on our faces with his texan humor, he helped out a lot. May God bless his soul. As we say a prayer, We will never forget him.
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