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Elias Ramos

1974 - 2013

Elias Ramos obituary, 1974-2013, Des Moines, IA

BORN

1974

DIED

2013

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Hamilton's Funeral Home

121 NW 60th Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa

Elias Ramos Obituary

Elias Ramos

Des Moines

Elias Ramos, 38, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.

Elias was born October 12, 1974 in Mexico. He graduated from high school in Haujuapan, Oaxaca, Mexico and moved to Des Moines in 1994. Elias worked for Corell Contractors. He attended St. Pius X Catholic Church and was a member of Laborers Union Local #353.

Elias is survived by his sons, Cristian and Xavier Ramos; parents-in-law, Leo and Beverly Barry; sister-in-law, Michele (Bill) Gates; brother-in law, Matthew (Heather) Barry; mother, Catalina Ramos; brother, Raul (Mireya) Ramos Ramirez; nephew, Jacob Gates; nieces, Jaycie and Bella Hake, Julianna Gates, Mackenzie and Madigan Barry, and Xiadani Ramos; Jesus "Chuy" Lopez and family; and a host of other extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jodi Ramos and his father, Raul Rameriz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3663 66th St. in Urbandale followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6 p.m. Monday at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Feb. 3, 2013.
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RIP you were a great guy and will truely be missed

candace bennett

February 4, 2013

Cristian, my heart aches for you at this sad time. I'm praying for you and your brother. I'm here for you at anytime, day or night. I just want to scoop you up and hug you tight. I love you and miss you bunches. call me if you need me.
Aunt Deb

February 4, 2013

Dear Bev & Leo, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I knew the words that could take your pain away. Love you both! Tara

Tara

February 4, 2013

Denise Richards

February 3, 2013

I wish I could of had the chance to tell u, how much of a extraordinary father u were & it will all be shown through ur children as they grow.Thank you u for blessing me with our son Cristian.I wish things wouldnt have been as they were, but at least there were alot more Happier years..I have so much I would love to say but I will close with this,you will never be forgotten & I will always love you for the son we share..

Dawn

February 3, 2013

Elias...may you enjoy eternal life with my BFF Jo and don't forget to give her a BIG kiss and hug from me and my girls'. You will always be remembered thru your children and they are in great hands with your in laws...may you R.I.P.

Stacey Vasquez

February 3, 2013

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