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Ramón Samilpa Obituary

Funeral services are Friday for Ramón Samilpa Sr., an elder leader of a seminal 1960s labor strike in Austin that some credit for helping to trigger a political awakening among Mexican Americans in Travis County. Samilpa died in an accident Saturday when he was pinned under his truck in a convenience store parking lot in South Austin. He was 93.

Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jan. 11, 2013.

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Dad,
Have been thinking g of you. My granddaughter will be in kinder soon and she is so excited! Amanda is such a good mom, I wish Ellie could have met you. I miss you dad, so much. Forever in my heart.

Alice

June 6, 2023

Miss the talks!! JCS

John C Samilpa

Family

January 3, 2023

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY DAD. I know I haven't been on here for a while but that does not mean you are not thought of daily. I know you are of the year we have had....wow right? My girls are doing good and my granddaughter brings me so much joy, i am so blessed. You have and new great grandson and great granddaughter both so beautiful. I hope you are celebrating with all our other angels in heaven. I love you daddy and I miss you so much but i will continue to hold on to the memories you left us. Forever in my heart. A

Alice Samilpa-Hernandez

September 3, 2020

i know you're watching over grandma. please keep her safe.

April 3, 2020

Miss you so much grandpa, never did I think I'd suffer another heartbreak and lose someone so close to my heart again! Mom is in heaven now and my heart is broken again, I just don't understand sometimes but I'll live on her memories like I do with you grandpa but I don't know how much more I can take. I know I have to have faith that I'll be ok but it's still so hard. I just thank God for my brother and sisters, we've come a long way and im very proud of that! Miss you grandpa, take care of Mama...❤❤❤

A S

Grandchild

March 8, 2020

my most precious turned 2! I can't believe it! I am so blessed to have her. I wish you could have held her, I wonder what nick name you would have given her, I miss you so much...I know I have so many happy memories with you but it still hurts....I know you are happy and joyful to be home... I love you. Forever in my Heart! A-

November 20, 2019

100! you would be celebrating your 100th Birthday this year...I know your celebration in Heaven will be beautiful. I still miss you so much it hurts....but I know you are happy so that helps. FOREVER in my Heart. A

August 30, 2019

thought of you so much this week, happy memories but I still miss you. A

April 5, 2019

Thinking of you so much today daddy, I miss you. Love always, A

February 28, 2019

She is 15 months old, she is her own person, I love her so much....now I know how special your grandchildren, great grandchildren were to you....I wish you were here to roo roo her when she was sick.....you always showed so much love to them...missing you always...I love you....A

February 14, 2019

Thinking of you. A

September 18, 2018

happy birthday grandpa, I love you and miss you.

September 3, 2018

Missing you. A

June 28, 2018

Dad, I know you know the blessing I have received this year, she is beautiful. I wish she was able to know you and how special each of your grand and great grand children are to you. Ana and DJ graduated from college, you would be so proud. This Friday will be 5 years that you have been gone. I miss you so much. Pray for us, sometimes it feels like it gets harder as time goes by. Forever in my heart. A

January 2, 2018

Dad, I miss you. Pray for us. Forever in my heart. A

December 14, 2017

Happy Birthday grandpa... this doesn't get any easier, I wish I could have seen you dancing and smiling last night with all of us at Tia Mary's party. I know we will dance again grandpa, until then I will continue to live off of memories, pictures, stories and your whistle forever in my mind! Miss you so much grandpa...

September 3, 2017

I'm going to be a grandma! But I think you already know that. I wish you were here to meet her when she arrives. I hope I will be a good grandparent as you were. I still miss you so much. The pain doesn't go away but I hold on to the memories of you. I love you....A

May 31, 2017

i miss you every single day, grandpa. i love you always.

January 30, 2017

Thank you for you and mom instilling faith in us and believing through God all things are possible...I need it now more than ever...

January 5, 2017

Always missing you. a

December 19, 2016

If I could just hug you daddy....

October 6, 2016

I love you grandpa....I wish so bad that you were here with us but I know that you're always watching over us all. May you whistle and dance with the angels today as you celebrate your birthday. ....miss you dearly! !! AS

September 3, 2016

Just wanted to tell you I miss you Grandpa.

jON sAMILPA

May 2, 2016

Thankful that I Got to see you in my dream - you, grandma, my dad and tio Raymond at west mary. Blessed that I can still be guided by you and feel you here with us. Love you and miss you. C

C Samilpa

March 5, 2016

I am blessed and I see it all around me. I see you all around me. Thank you. I know you're still here watching over us.

February 23, 2016

Dad, it's been three years and I continue to love you more each day. I miss you so much. memories, faith and mom keep us going. Also our family(ies). I can't say it has gotten easier but it comforts me to know you are happy. I love you daddy, continue to watch over us, pray for us. forever in my heart. A

January 5, 2016

I miss you,
A

November 30, 2015

Happy Birthday Grandpa. Miss you as always. Tonight we will celebrate your birthday and I know you will be there. Maybe afterwards you can visit me in a dream.
There's so much I want to tell you but I already know you see it. And like so many others have written, you were so right about everything. Not sure if you and Grandma really knew what you were doing all along, laying the foundation the way you did, but you had Faith and I know the good Lord worked through the both of you. You did right by all of us. And others see it, they marvel at it. I get so many compliments about our family, our ENTIRE family, and how we are. How strong, faithful, close, respectful, and caring we are. And we learned it all from you and Grandma. I know we're not perfect, but wow, we're doing pretty great.
Thank you for it all. For everything. I miss you. And I know today will be hard for all of us. But I'm looking forward to spending time with my family and with Grandma, because they are all a part of you.

September 3, 2015

Daddy, Boy is in Heaven with you. Mom is so strong, but I'm sure her heart is heavy having lost so many loved ones in the past 2 yrs...her faith is strong...I know she misses you as we all do...It hasn't gotten easier....always in my heart...A

August 12, 2015

Daddy, missing you. Please pray for Lina and Isidro, Abel is now in Heaven with you...love you. A

May 27, 2015

Daddy, Tio is now with you and Tio Julio, please pray for mom, she has lost so much in the past 2 years, I love and miss you, forever in my thoughts and heart and prayers. A

March 27, 2015

Don Ramón , siempre lo recuerdo con cariño como un gran amigo.

Rasa María Mullins

January 6, 2015

Daddy, 2 years have passed, i wondered how it would be after time had passed, my heart still aches the same, i miss you so much. We all do. you would be so proud of you family, children and grandchildren. With so many of them, it's amazing how you touched all of them in different ways, it's like you knew what each of us needed to see or hear from you. i love you daddy, thank you for all the wonderful memories, forever in my heart. Alice

January 5, 2015

Miss you terribly ..... you have constantly been in my thoughts .... I have been seeing a lot of cardinals ...they remind me of you .... I was given 6 birds to put on my tree ... also I was given a wooden carved cardinal for christmas ... .... every time I went shopping ... I found an ornament,picture,painting or decorations of a red bird....coincidence....I miss you...I have some comfort on memories...you live in my heart ...I love daddy....

December 28, 2014

Merry Christmas Daddy, still missing you, can't say is has gotten easier but i know you are okay. Love you, Alice

December 23, 2014

Thinking of you and missing you daddy. I love you. A

October 16, 2014

Miss you Grandpa.. Jon Boy

September 15, 2014

Year two without you ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN!

September 3, 2014

i know you have been close by, i felt peace with what i was/am going thru...faith is a powerful thing...i will always believe it was your and moms foundation .....i miss you so much...it still hurts.....i love you. A

August 7, 2014

Hi Daddy....

not a day, much less a second goes by that you're not on my ming.
no words can explain the emptiness i continue to feel not having you here with me.
i has not gotten any easier either.
Andres isnt doing well, he's on life support and will be removed tonite. im sure you already know this, as a matter of fact, his spirit may already be up in Heaven w/you and his parents.
Please watch over the Gatica's daddy, especially his kids. They will definately need your wings wrapped around them tightly.
i love always Daddy....

July 1, 2014

Hi Grandpa. It's still hard to beleive you're gone. Time doesn't always make things easier. It would be selfish for me to wish you were here, I know you are with your Mom and Carmen, they need you. Been going through some things Grandpa and I need you too. I love you always.

May 8, 2014

HEY POP..... MISSING YOU EVERYDAY. WISH I COULD TALK TO YOU. I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR ME WHEN I TALK TO YOU BUT IT'S NOT THE SAME WHEN YOU DON'T ANSWER BACK. JUST WANTED TO YOU TO KNOW.....THAT ON THAT SATURDAY I WOKE UP WANTING TO SEE YOU. WE DROVE TO AUSTIN AND PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND I WAS GLAD TO SEE YOU IN THE GARAGE. YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I THINK GOD HAD MY DAY PLANNED OUT FOR ME. MY KIDS GOT TO SEE YOU AND TELL YOU BYE WHEN WE LEFT. BUT BEFORE I WALKED OUT THE SLIDING DOOR SOMETHING TOLD ME TO GO AND GIVE YOU A HUG AND A KISS ON YOUR FOREHEAD. AS I PULLED AWAY I LEANED OVER YOU AGAIN AS YOU SAT IN YOUR RECLINER AND TOLD YOU THAT I LOVED YOU. AND MOST IMPORTANT TO ME IS THAT YOU SAID "I LOVE YOU TOO MIJO........... DADDY I WISH I NEVER HAD LEFT... I WOULDA KEPT YOU COMPANY YOU WOULD STILL BE HERE. MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS WOULD NOT HAVE THESE SAD FEELINGS. MOMMA WOULD NOT BE MISSING YOU....THAT'S WHAT HURTS ME THE MOST DADDY, MY FAMILY MISSING YOU. HELP ME FIND A WAY TO MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER. AS FOR ME DAD I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR BRINGING MY LITTLE FAMILY TOGETHER. LORENZO SHOWED UP TO THE ROSARY. YOU ALWAYS WANTED ME TO FIND HIM AND I COULDN'T. BUT EVEN IN OUR TIME OF SORROW OVER LOSING YOU, YOU WORKED A MIRACLE WITH GOD AND BROUGHT HIM TO ME THANK YOU DADDY. LOVE YOU ~STINKER

May 7, 2014

Grandpa....sometimes I still don't want to accept it, this can't be. For some reason we all expected you to be with us forever. Our hearts will always ache but you will forever live in all of us...te extraño tanto :'(

April 27, 2014

everything you did had purpose and it's all unfolding. it all makes sense. every word, every gesture. thank you for the foundation. missing you squeezing my nose. i know you're still here.

April 22, 2014

Missing you grandpa, miss seeing your smile. I love you.

April 17, 2014

i really miss you

April 11, 2014

hey daddy the Cesar Chavez movie comes out this Friday and a march is planned on Saturday, brings back memories i wish you were here , you will definately be wiht us in spirit , i love you

March 26, 2014

"Happy First Anniversary in Heaven Daddy " this past year has really been hard .... i think i am stil in schock Christmas was really hard for me and of course my brothers and sisters ...momma is a strong woman whom we are very blessed to still have i miss you terribly ..John wrote a very touching paper describing each and every one of us i cried so much that day sad and happy tears....Amy has thought of you often and posted a picture of someone that looked like ou after your death and then again she spoke of someone she saw that i guess reminded her of you ..as i look back i remember little things you would say that somehow you were trying to prepare us....i think what hurts the most is how you died ..we always know that day will come but it is not the same ....i miss you but you live in my heart daddy watch over us you are now our ngel along with our little sister Carmen..until we are all together again..in HEAVEN...mlh

January 5, 2014

Daddy it's Christmas time, one of my favorite time of the year. But, I miss you so much..it doesn't feel the same without you..i think of you everyday...I love you. Alice

December 15, 2013

Missing you......

November 29, 2013

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DADDY!!
Thank you for insisting on smoking a turkey for us. Going outside in the cold, KNOWING that your little pit would work just fine and it did. That turkey was delicious!
We miss you so much Daddy, wish you were here.
Amo

Gerti Samilpa

November 28, 2013

Missing you....A

November 24, 2013

Daddy, today tio Julio was called home. My heart aches knowing the what my primos will be feeling with Tio gone, i hope we can help comfort them at this time, so many people and family stood with us when we lost you. I miss you so much daddy, I can only imagine the ache in moms heart losing you and now her brother. We will be there with her daddy, she is such a strong woman, she will probably be comforting everyone else. I love you daddy, i miss you everyday. A

October 23, 2013

Oh Grandpa. I thought everything was fine. I thought I was okay. Then I run across something out of the blue that reminds me of you and the tears just start flowing. Oh how much I miss you...

October 18, 2013

Hello Great Grandpa, I miss you deeply. I miss your smile, your whistling, your funny little jokes, I miss everything about you. I know you're in heaven looking down on all of our family, watching over us. I wish I could see you one last time, but that will happen when it happens. Great Grandpa, you were such a great man, i heard, see, expereienced for my self how wonderful you are. I make mistakes great Grandpa, Im human..Ive done this, Ive done that..Thats just not what our family is about. I just have to remember where my family comes from,you! I see everyone saying such great things about you and I love it. It shows how wonderful you really were,So humble, giving, optomistic ,Always a man of God, so thoughtful,and MUCH MUCH more, and THAT is where our family comes from.THAT is what our family is about! I sometimes have to remind myself that! My great grandpa, would never do this, or what would my great grandpa do? And that right there is my answer. I have to Remember where I came from!! Our family came from such wonderful people and I want to live up to that, I want to live up to you, make you proud. I miss you more than you know. Im truly blessed to have you as my Great grandpa. I'll see you soon.

S.S

September 14, 2013

Popo, hay dias que pasan y me siento aqui pensando en mi vida y como me a pasado tantas cosas mal, pero por una razon no me deje caer por el pizo. Yo se q yo tenia q ser una persona fuerte y no mirar hacia atras. Tu me ensenates tanto sin decirme palabras popo y yo te agradesco por eso y por todo q tu me ensenates. Yo te quiero con todo mi corazon y nunca te voy a olvidar. TQM y FELIZ CUMPLEANOS ~A.M.S~

September 3, 2013

Happy Birthday Daddy ! I wish I could give you a big hug and kiss ! you are in my heart:)..mary

September 3, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!
I know you are celebrating up in Heaven with grangma, grandpa and carmencita but how I wish you were here.
You will alwayz be in my heart Daddy. I love and miss you,
Your most precious. ;)

September 3, 2013

Thinking about you.....wishing I could kiss your forehead. Love you.

August 21, 2013

Missing you grandpa, you always teased me about crying like a big baby when you were going out of town when we lived on W Mary. How i can only wish you were out of town grandpa and would be coming home soon... You are truly my inspiration, I know that my life hasnt been easy but with my faith and determination I have made it grandpa and i can honestly say you played a major part of it even if i never told you. I miss you dearly but I know you are looking down on us, i love you grandpa and you will always be in my heart. I am greatful to have the next best thing to you, my daddy. ~A.M.S~

July 5, 2013

Dad..father's day was not the same we missed you ..i know we have to accept your death ...my heart is heavy and sad everyday i pray the serenity prayer in hopes of helping me accept your death..i see your smile and all the wonderful memories come to mind. i am sure you and your loved ones in heaven are praising God int highest ...tony is now a fireman.but on probation yu woud have been proud of him and Pokie and Jenna have graduated although you were not here physically you were with us in spirit , ..i love you an miss you !!
:((

June 17, 2013

Went to visit you on Father's Day, i feel so numb without you here, the pain in my heart may never leave, you would tell us that when your time came you would be ready, you lived a long and blessed life and gave thanks to what God had blessed you with. You were here and watched your children grow, even more blessed to see your grandchildren grow to young adults and were so proud of them. Then to see your greatgrandchildren was another blessing. I wasn't ready for you to go. I know how blessed I was to have you in my life for so long, as my friend, comforter, my childrens grandpa but most importantly my Dad. I will miss you forever, but i will depend more on the happy memories you left us, i know you are my angel in Heaven and you are always with me. Rest daddy,God Bless you, I love you, FOREVER in my HEART, Alice

June 17, 2013

Happy Father's Day Grandpa, love you always.

June 16, 2013

My heart has been heavy daddy,I miss you so much. Today we celebrate Pokey's graduation and wish you could be here. You are missed. I know you are proud of her and are looking on her. Tomorrow is Fathers Day, the first one without you here with us...we are going to need you to help us get thru it....missing you, thinking of you, I love you. A

June 15, 2013

Thinking about you Grandpa. Missing you.

June 11, 2013

I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY DAD.....I MISS YOU..

June 10, 2013

i miss you daddy...

May 6, 2013

You always brought light and goodness to everyone.

April 28, 2013

I miss you so much. I love your smile. I love you. You're one of the best people I have ever known and I am so proud to be your granddaughter. I'll see you again Grandpa, that I'm sure of.

April 27, 2013

Thinking about you..missing you..

April 26, 2013

Daddy, I miss you.
A.

April 24, 2013

Missing you,
Alice

March 29, 2013

I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Ramon Samilpa some 20+ years ago, via his children. Mr. Samilpa was a great father, always patient, eager to share a laugh and was really interested in what his kids were doing. He was talented and seemed to be able to fix anything. He was so humble and generous, it was always about others, not him. He and Ms. Jovita were a sight to see, you could feel the love and respect they had for each other. As parents, they did an outstanding job. Their kids were so respectful and gracious, there was no disrespecting each other no matter what the sitaution. As an outsider, I was sincerely welcomed with open arms. What a blessing. Thank you Samilpa children for the friendship and sharing your parents with me. You "saved" me, you showed me that life is what you make of it, not what you settle for. Be strong for your mom, she's such an inspiration. Keep the Faith.

Anonymous

March 3, 2013

Grandpa, I miss you so much. I wish that I could tell you all the things I never did. I love you, thank you for being such a great Grandpa to me, always. I know that I will see you again, I get comfort in that. I never knew all your accomplishments, what a wonderful person you are! I'm so happy that we danced at Breanna's benefit, I wish I could remember the songs we danced to. I'll always think of your smile and remember your whistling. I'm sure you and Doy have met by now, that makes me happy. Even though these days have been hard, when I think of you, the pain subsides a little. Me and the girls miss you and will love you always.

R S

February 6, 2013

I thought of you again today, i laughed and cried, you left us with some silly, crazy but mostly beautiful memories, I will always be thankful for your continued guidance & love you gave us, we were and are still truly blessed. My heart aches so much, but it is also filled with much love for you, i know you surround us i see it in the people you have touched, so many people came to pay thier respect, So very proud of you and proud to be your daughter, I miss you daddy, FOREVER in my heart, Alice

February 1, 2013

God bless the family. Ramon has went home with our father.

misty saucedo

February 1, 2013

Thank you for being such a wonderful father to all of us. You have left us with such wonderful & beautiful memories and taught us how important family is. You will always be in my heart. I miss you.

Loretta Miri

January 24, 2013

didnt know u but my dad did he and my sisters marched that day for the strikers RIP Helen Ortiz

January 18, 2013

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.

Bonnie Larkin

January 18, 2013

Lawrence & Gracie Perez

January 18, 2013

i love and miss you grandpa!
forever in our hearts!

noelle harros

January 15, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melisa Medrano-Saucedo

January 15, 2013

I light this candle in memory of Ramon C. Samilpa Sr.

Vikki Keller

January 14, 2013

Mr. Samilpa and his family have been my neighbors for many years. I was shocked and sorry to hear of his passing. I will miss him greatly. He always waved and had that BIG Smile on his face that i will never forget. A great person....so nice. My deepest condolences to his family as they grieve. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. may your memories of him bring you comfort. God Bless.

Vikki Keller

January 14, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Samilpa family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and healing in his memories.

Micaela & Joseph Piedra

January 14, 2013

Blessings in these tough days

Nic Delgado

January 13, 2013

My deepest comdolences to the Samilpa. Your family are in our prayers.

Ruben Villanueva

January 12, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Samilpa worked with my dad Roy Campos many years ago at the Economy Furniture. Your dad was a good man and my dad always spoke highly of him. I know you will miss him just like I miss my dad. My love to Lupe and the family.

nora martinez

January 12, 2013

My prayers to all the family..may God grant his soul eternal peace and may God wrap his loving arms around his family for comfort

Yolanda Carrillo Perez

January 11, 2013

carlos yur dad was agood man prayers for all the family i know its very hard i went through with my dad god bless you all frank cardenas

January 11, 2013

My prayers to the Samilpa family, I was blessed to know him. He was a very sweet man to me and my lil man. God Bless you all..with love

Paula Ramirez

January 11, 2013

grandpa, Great times in my life involved you & grandma, and during my darkest I found solace by a simple visit to you both & talking about how your week was going. Great days, normal days, dark days, I left your home in deeper love w/ my family & life. Thank you for never judging me. Honored to be your nieta & now blessed to have you in the heavens watching over me & my girls. carmen

c samilpa

January 11, 2013

Mis respetos y oraciones para su memoria y a su familia. Es bonito ver que existen personas/ heroes locales para inspirar a nuestra juventud. Soy maestra de primaria y lo incluire en mis leccion de ejemplos de buenos ciudadanos locales. Mi mas sincero pesame, Monica Mata profesora bilingue, Elgin ISD

Monica Mata

January 11, 2013

Our deepest condolences to all the family and friends. Ramon was so Blessed with this unconditional love he shared with his family and friends. May this love continue to shine in your hearts as you carry on. You all will be in our prayers.

Louis and Gloria Davis

January 11, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Samilpa family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deanna Segura

January 11, 2013

May the love and strength of your family be with you at this time. My sincerest condolences to the Samilpa Family

Sylvia Hinojosa

January 11, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the entire Samilpa Family. You are in our prayers. God Bless you.

Requejo Family

January 11, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of your family. He was a leader, an inspiration and hero to all.

Eduardo Benavides

January 11, 2013

Our deepest sorrow for your loss. God has another angel by his side. As former owners of West Mary Grocery Store we enjoyed the friendship and neighborly talks of Mr. Samilpa and his family.

Larry & Kay Prather

January 11, 2013

Our heartfelt condolences to Tia Joyce and all my cousins.My humble Tio you lived life by example.You set the bar! God Bless You.

Edward&Olga Vasquez

January 11, 2013

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