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Ramiro Narro Obituary
RIO GRANDE CITY/WESLACO - Dr. Ramiro Narro. M.D., 76, passed away December 3, 2008, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born December 9, 1931 in McAllen, TX.
He attended and graduated from McAllen High School in 1951, the University of Texas at Austin in 1959 with a BS in Pharmacy, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1963 with an M.D. degree. ln 1964, he interned in Family Practice at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. He proudly served his country from 195l - 1955, during the Korean War in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. He served in the Combat Zone aboard the U.S.S. Repose (AH-16)(Hospital Ship) and the U.S.S. New Jersey (BB-62)(Battle Ship)·
Dr. Narro was involved in Family Practice Medicine in Rio Grande City for over 40 years, he served as the Starr County Health Officer for over 25 years and the Starr County Rabies Authority for over l0 years. Dr. Narro was the founder, owner and hospital administrator of Narro Medical Center Hospital in Rio Grande City, which was licensed by the State of Texas and approved for Medicaid and Medicare. He was also the Medical Director of the Starr County Memorial Rural Health Clinic in Roma and a Physician with the Community Action at South Texas.
Dr. Narro proudly served as a member and Past President of the Hidalgo-Starr County Medical Society and the Valley Chapter of Texas Academy of Family Physicians. He was also a Past member of the American Medical Association, a member and Past Committee member of the Texas Medical Association and a member, Past Committee member and Past member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians and a member, Fellow, Life member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Narro was a member of the Board of Trustees for 12 years and Past President of the Board of Trustees of the Starr County Memorial Hospital, Past-Vice President of the Board of Trustees and Past member with the Rio Grande City Consolidated School District. He was also a Charter member, Past President, and Past member of the Rotary Club of Rio Grande City, Life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a Past Vice-Grand Commander and Life member of the Order of Alhambra International EI Cid Caravan #106 and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He continued his Medical education receiving perfect attendance at the annual R.G.V. Conference and Exposition at Knapp Medical Center is Weslaco and Past Program Planning and C.M.E. Committee member of the Medical and Surgical Conference of the R.G.V. of McAllen, TX. His hobbies included playing golf and Genealogy.
He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Celeste Gutierrez Narro, a Registered Pharmacist from Rio Grande City; his four children, Dr. Celeste Lamar Narro-Gonzalez, D.D.S. (Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez, M.D.) Weslaco, TX, Ramiro Narro Jr. (Jaquiline) of Houston, TX, Yvonne Marie Narro-Notzon (Marcel, III) of Laredo, TX and Dr. Dario Eden Narro, M.D. (Tammy Lynn) of Weslaco, TX. Also surviving are his sisters, Aida N. Vela and Eva Irma (GiIbert) Delgado.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria Narro and Eva Guerra Narro.
The Narro family would like to thank Weslaco Nursing & Rehab Center and Knapp Medical Center ICU for their loving care. A funeral Mass will be celebrated today, Friday, December 5, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church in Weslaco, with Father Francisco Solis of the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco. Military graveside rites will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #7473 of Elsa and America's Last Patrol Post #3 of the Rio Grande Valley. Serving as pallbearers will be Ramiro Narro Jr., Dr. Dario E. Narro, Dr. Gabriel C. Gonzalez, Marcel C. Notzon lll, Bill Carlson, Dr. Bill D. Pope, Jr., Dr. Edmundo Martinez and Dr. Ernesto Trevino. Serving as Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. C.E. Barrera, Dr. Ignacio Magana, Dr. Mario E. Ramirez, Manuel Ruiz, Jr., Gilberto Perez, Jr., Silvestre Gonzalez, Jose Ignacio Gutierrez, John A. Pope, III, Bill D. Pope, Sr., Dr. Ignacio Guerra, Jr., and Gilbert Delgado.
Arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ramiro Narro
PC
January 24, 2009
Mrs. Celeste Narro please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your husband, I took care of him in march 08, you asked for spray so his room would smell nice, I lend you my perfume because I could not find any! When you hugged me for something so small, I felt the deepest love and support of a wonderful wife. He was so lucky to have you by his side the entire time. I am deeply sorry for your loss and shall keep you in my prayers. May god bless you and heal the wounds that man can not.
anonimo anonimo
December 13, 2008
MIS MAS SENTIDAS CONDOLENCIAS A LA FAMILIA NARRO, EL DR. NARRO FUE UNA PERSONA DE LO MAS QUERIDA PARA OSOTRAS QUE TRABAJABAMOS CON EL, SIEMPRE FUE RESPETUOSO Y CARISMATICO, LO EXTRANAMOS CON NOSOTROS, QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA Y LES DE RESIGNACION
Joanie Jahimiak
December 10, 2008
Dr.Dario Narro and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God, love and peace be with you all.
Myra Guerra
December 9, 2008
In this day of your birthday Tio, we remember you. We miss you down here. But now I know that God wanted you there to celebrate your new life with all his other angels. Your memories are with all of us; your smile stays true in my heart. Thank you for all you did for our family. Ignacio, Omar and I fondly remember all your caring home visits. We have so many wonderful memories to cherish.
Tia Celeste, Lamar, Ramiro Jr, Yvonne and Dario, you were very blessed to have such a special father. Now in heaven, you have an angel caring for you. May God Bless your days, and fill them with loving memories; may He dry your tears knowing that your father is now in His glory.
With love,
Myra Guerra-Santos and Family
Martha Eddleblute
December 8, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gisela & Robert VanderVen
December 8, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Veronica Gomez (MICU)
December 7, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Narro's passing, I had the pleasure of taking care of him in the hospital of couple of times. No matter how ill he felt, he was always so kind to everyone. My prayers are with his entire family.
Francina Atkins
December 6, 2008
My sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time.
THE SOLIS FAMILY
December 6, 2008
DR.NARRO YOU WERE OUR FAMILY DOCTOR FOR MANY YEARS.WE WILL MISS YOU BUT REMEMBERED ALWAYS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY
Luis Arango
December 6, 2008
I am deeply sorry with the death of a friend.
Since I came to thr Valley Dr Narro welcomed me, and kindly refered a great number of patients with pulmonary problems. It was a joy to spek with him, as he was, and for the most interested in the well being of his patients.
I am sad for his wife and family, in particular for Celeste who loved Dr Narro. I now he is nor suffering and obviouly he is with The Lord.
I will remember Dr Narro with gratitude.
Luis F. Arango
Monica Decker Rivera
December 5, 2008
Celeste and family, My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a great man. He was my doctor when I was a child. I have great memories of him. He would also make home visits and I will never forget him.God Bless You all. Love always,
Monica Decker Rivera (Kansas City, MO
Ricardo & Beatriz L. Barrera
December 5, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gary & Lou Ann Matlock
December 5, 2008
Dr. Dario Narro & family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of him. God bless and comfort you during this time.
Harry & Angelica Brown & Family
December 5, 2008
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Narro family. Dr Narro was always there for us when we needed him. May God bless you all.
Eladio & Ines Carrera
December 5, 2008
To Celeste and Family, So sorry to lose such a good friend. We will always remember the first thing he would say to us when he greeted us, "Let's talk about the grandchildren." He was a loving father and grandfather as well as husband. We will miss him. God bless you and your family.
Adelmira "Mitty" Reyna
December 5, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Virginia Garcia
December 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe Aguilar
December 5, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Carlos de la Fuente
December 5, 2008
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God give you his peace. Carlos, Blanca & Raul de la Fuente Jr.
L.T. and Stephanie Guzman
December 5, 2008
Ramiro and Jackie and all the Narro family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may you find comfort with all of the memories you have been blessed with. Dr. Narro gave so much to our community of Rio Grande City. May God Bless You and Your Family.
Imelda Vela
December 5, 2008
Mrs. Narro,
My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.
(water dept. RGC)
Cornelio Alvarez
December 5, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Ricardo Guerrero
December 5, 2008
You are all in my prayers
Ivan W. Kuhl, M.D.
December 4, 2008
So sorry to lose an old friend! Knew him and his wifes family since his high school days. Never a nicer guy! My deepest sympathy to his lovely family!
Sandy Chrostowski
December 4, 2008
Dr. Dario Narro and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless You and see you through this time of sorrow.
Carmen E. de los Santos
December 4, 2008
December 4, 2008
Dear Celeste,
I just heard. I never had the pleasure of meeting your husband. I offer you and your family my prayers in deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Carmen Elizalde de los Santos
Tempe, Arizona
(Your former Ursuline classmate)
Idalia Benavides
December 4, 2008
I would like to extend my warmest of sympathies to the Narro family.
Marina & Gustavo Garcia
December 4, 2008
Dear Celeste,
We were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your beloved husband, Dr. Narro. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in the thoughts and hearts of many who care about you.
Katherine Cazamias Hrissikopoulos
December 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy to a wonderful person of so many years of my dear friend Celeste. May his memory be eternal.
Armando.Perez Nephew of Eva & Gilbert Delgado
December 4, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 4, 2008
Dear Celeste and family,
Our most sincere condolences on your loss. Both Noel and I have fond memories of Dr. Narro and his wonderful personality. Please know, you and your family are in our prayers. Hook 'em Horns as he would say.
Love,
Cecilia and Noel Benavides
Columbus Wells
December 4, 2008
Celeste Narro and fam. I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Ramiro Narro. I met him July 1952 we were on board the uss montrose apa 212 en route to Yokosuka Japan, he was to board the hospital ship Repose . we parted at Yokosuka, I went to Iwakuni, Japan to board the uss Kenneth Whiting av 14.
jose trevino
December 4, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all the Narro family. He was a very good doctor and will be greatly missed.
Jose de Jesus Trevino M.D.
Hector P & Dora Gonzalez
December 4, 2008
December 4, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Esmeralda Hinojosa
December 4, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Juan & Angie Guerra
December 4, 2008
Celeste Narro & family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort and peace knowing that our prayers are with you and your family.
Arturo Torres
December 4, 2008
Ramiro and were classmates at McHi. He worked many hours at Klink's pharmacy on Main street and yet managed to be in the top 10% of our class. His quiet and caring demeanor never changed in all of the years we knew each other. He was an excellent physician and an outstanding person. He will be missed by all of his friends, his patients and most of all by his family, to whom I offer my most heartfelt condolences.
Artur (Tito) Torres
The Gallardo Family
December 4, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Juan de Dios (J.D.) Villarreal & fam.
December 4, 2008
Permit us to express our deepest sympathy to all the Narro family and friends. Dr. Ramiro Narro served our families, friends, the community as a whole in various capacities. His good will never went unnoticed. His work touched many lives in Rio Grande City and Starr County.
Our deepest sympathy.
Mr & Mrs D.B.(Pinky) McGuffin, Jr
December 4, 2008
To Celeste Narro & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one. He was out Doctor,Friend & Neighbor.
May the love you shared bring you peace now and always.
Raul & Sally Vasquez
December 4, 2008
To the Narro family including our good friends Marcel and Yvonne, we send you our deepest sympathy and will keep you and all your family in our prayers.
SERGIO PEREZ
December 4, 2008
Marcel/Yvonne and Narro Family
Receive Our Deepest Condolences for your loss.
Perez-Aguilar Segrove Family.
Arturo Marroquin
December 4, 2008
I met Dr. Narro when I was a little boy, He was my family Dr. I was so thin that my Mother would take me to see him, she wanted for me to gain some weight, and Dr. Narro would tell Mom, get him a bottle of 3-S tonic, the sound of those words still echo thru my mind, even now as a grown man I still tell my friends about my visits to his office in Rio Grande... I never gained any weight, still slim as ever, He will always be with me for as long as I live, Condolences to His family and may He Rest in Peace...
Jaime & Adelina Lopez
December 4, 2008
We're sorry to hear about your husband's death. We have fond memories of him.
Requerio Guerrero
December 4, 2008
Dr. Narro & Family our deepest sympathies are with your family. He was a great man and he looked over all of our family memebers as they grew up.
December 4, 2008
Our sincerest condolences to the family of Dr. Ramiro Narro on behalf of the Hidalgo-Starr County Medical Society. Dr. Narro was a member of the Texas Medical Association and HSCMS for 42 years. Upon his retirement in 2006, Dr. Narro was granted Life Membership by TMA and HSCMS for his many years of service to the people of Texas and the profession of medicine. Our prayers go out to Dr. Narro's family. May God bless you all.
Nilda Hernandez
December 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Narro Family. Your father was a great man and will be greatly missed.
Nilda Hernandez & Family
Noelia Munoz
December 4, 2008
I am deeply sorry to hear of Dr Narro's death. My God Bless You all.
Respectfully Noelia Munoz, Rio Grande City, Texas
Marlou Levine
December 4, 2008
Dr. Dario Narro and Family:
My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Santiago(Jimmy) Duran
December 4, 2008
I am sorry for your lose.
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