Ramon E. Dominguez

DOMINGUEZ, RAMON E., founding president of the Miami Cuban Lions Club and active member of the Lions International for over sixty years, passed away at the age of 85 in the morning hours of Thursday, May 26, 2005, following a massive stroke and his courageous battle with heart ailments. He was very active in the multiple causes of Lions International and was recently distinguished as the first and only recipient in the world of the 500 Medal. The distinct honor was bestowed upon him in recognition of his sponsorship of over 500 members. Born February 13, 1920 in Camaguey, Cuba, to the late Eliana and Ramon Dominguez, he was a licensed accountant, economist and a university professor. He was married to the distinguished and loved Bertha R. Dominguez, who remained his loving wife for fifty-five years. He was a victim of Castro's oppressive regime and was incarcerated for opposing Communism in his native Cuba. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Roque de Dominguez; his daughter Eliana R. Dominguez; his sons, Ramón E. Dominguez and Roberto E. Dominguez; his sisters, Dulce E. Dominguez and Liana Cano; and his loving special children, Mary A. Lewin, Ernesto León and R. David Butler. Services will be held on Friday, May 27, 2005, at Caballero, Rivero, Woodland Funeral Home located at S.W. 40th Street (Bird Road) and 82nd Avenue. The Family wishes to thank Dr. Rosendo Valdes de Posada, his wife Ileana, and all the staff of the Critical Care Unit of Pan American Hospital for their help and support. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.