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RAFAEL ROSARIO Obituary

Rafael Ramos Rosario, loving husband, father, dedicated soldier, and fantastic friends presented himself for the final inspection on April 2, 2014. Those of us who knew him know that he will pass with flying colors. He is survived by his wife Hilda Ramos, sons Frankie and Eric, grandchildren Rickie, Brandon, and Isaac, and great-grandchildren Andrew and Anthony, brother Sabino, and sister Lydia. He was a decorated ARMY soldier having served 3 Combat tours in Korea, 4 in Vietnam and Peacekeeper Dominican Republic. His decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge 2nd Award, National Defense Service Medal, with Oak Leaf, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea) A great man has left a great void behind and will be greatly missed by family and friends. A Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at12:30pm at Christ the Savior Catholic Church on Monday, April 7, 2014 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church with a Committal Service to Follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Published by El Paso Times from Apr. 4 to Apr. 11, 2014.
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Uncle Ralph,
My son Christopher graduated from the U.S. Army Boot Camp in Ft. Benning Georgia as the Honor Cadet. He led his class during the closing ceremony. As parents we were extremely proud. I wished you would've been there. After the ceremony, the families and friends are permitted to be with their soldiers. An elder gentleman, on a wheelchair came upto me and Chris and asked if I was related to Rafael Rosario Ramos. I was thrilled, and told the veteran that he was my uncle, and had recently passed away in El Paso Texas. The Vet said that my Uncle Ralph was an extraordinary soldier and that he served with Ralph in the Korean War. He remembered that Uncle Ralph was a POW in the Korean War, and also served in the Vietnam War. This Vet was very proud of my son, too. So, I did get my wish, Uncle Ralph was there!!! It was bitter-sweet , but I felt proud of my son and my Uncle Ralph!!! What a great guy!!
Luv Ya Always,
Your nephew,
Sam

Sam Ramos

Family

March 29, 2023

You'll never be forgotten.

Jose Santos

Family

March 29, 2019

As a working companion, he was great & very helpful in the job we had to do! I used to call him in a respectful way ( a true war horse for the service he gave our Country with honor) May he rest in peace and for me I will always remember him.

Humberto ( Beto ) Jurado Jr.

Coworker

March 29, 2019

Battalion, Render your salute. A soldier marches on... Love Joey

Jose Santos

April 9, 2014

Uncle Ralph, Those of us on earth grieve your departure, family & friends already departed, celebrate your arrival in heaven !! Have a cold one ready for me, when it's my turn... Luv Ya Always, Your Nephew Sam, Lynda, Christopher, Michael & Anthony

April 8, 2014

Sr. Rafael,
Because of men like you who have served honorably in our Armed Forces we enjoy the freedom that many in other countries can only dream of. It was an honor and privilege knowing you, you will be missed. You are the pride of Puerto Rico. Dios te Bendiga,

Sergeant Major Jose R Perez

April 7, 2014

Mr. Rosario,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army-especially during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and the Dominican Crisis in 1965. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey

April 7, 2014

He was a good man. I was proud to serve in A troop with him in Vietnam.

John, Janet, and Brian Toohill

April 5, 2014

Mr. Ramos,I am so sorry to hear that you have left us,but by no means will you be forgotten. A friend forever. Mr.&Mrs.H. Jurado

Humberto Jurado Jr.

April 5, 2014

Rest in peace my friend.

George Juanita Rojas

April 5, 2014

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