Ramon Sanchez Ramirez

Ramon Sanchez Ramirez, 83, of Midland, TX, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Ramon was born on August 1, 1929, in Midland, TX to the late Lasaro and Cruz Ramirez. He was raised and educated in Midland. Ramon met and later married Ruth Montez in August of 1959. Ramon worked as a reproduction operator most of his career. Ramon's passion was playing golf, he also enjoyed playing billiards. He loved to spend time with his family, wife, children, and especially his grandchildren. Ramon was a devout Catholic. He was a cursillista, Holy Name Society Usher, Volunteered in Family Fairs, and was involved in other activities at church. He was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Ramon is survived by his loving family: wife, Ruth Ramirez of Midland, TX; two sons, Gabriel Ramirez of Midland, TX, Ramon Ramirez, Jr of Midland, TX; three daughters, Lucy Longoria of San Angelo, TX, Delma Lopez of Midland, TX, Terry Adkins of Midland, TX; his three brothers, Fidel Ramirez, Emilio Ramirez, and Tory Ramirez, all of Midland, TX; his two sisters, Faye Ramirez and Cruz Winger of Midland, TX. He also leaves eighteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21st, 2013, at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, February 22nd, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Services are entrusted to the direction of Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home. Family messages and condolences may be emailed to: [email protected].