Isaac Pablo Ramirez

Although I never had the honor of meeting Isaac in person, I came to know him through the stories shared by his family-stories full of generosity, quiet strength, and unconditional love.

My wife´s cousin and her husband are influential members of my church, and I am reminded of the biblical verse Matthew 25:35-40 (NIV) "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me...Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

That was Isaac-a man fiercely loyal to his family, someone you could always count on for help, and someone who gave without expecting anything in return. He loved and served others selflessly. In many ways, his love helped hold families together-including mine.

May his example continue to shine, and may his memory bring comfort and inspiration to all who knew him.

Sending prayers and blessings to each of you.

Mi primo Isaac fue como un hermano para mí. Crecimos juntos en Querétaro. De niños jugábamos en su casa, y aprendimos a tocar la guitarra. Cuando vino a los Estados Unidos de joven, trabajó duro en el campo. Al principio vivimos juntos con otros compas, tratando de salir adelante. Isaac siempre fue una persona tranquila, generosa y con buen corazón.

Tuve el honor de ser chambelan en su boda con Alda, era un día que lo lleno de orgullo. Años después, cuando mi esposa y yo necesitábamos un lugar donde quedarnos, él y Alda nos recibieron sin pensarlo dos veces. Y cuando luchaba contra el cáncer, Isaac fue uno de los primeros en ofrecer su ayuda, como siempre lo hacía.

Tenía una presencia tranquila y siempre tenía una sonrisa. Su bondad y los recuerdos que compartimos vivirán conmigo para siempre.

Issac, one of my favorite cousins a man of true character hard working individual that came from very humble upbringing. He came to America from Mexico and became a Herdman that ran a dairy of approximately 2000 cows. He worked to become a Manger and supervised many men. He extended his hand and help many individuals along the way. He had very limited education in Mexico however he learned how to speak and write three different languages. I was able to visit him at the dairy and amazed me as he sat in his office monitoring the milking operation on his computer. It brought me joy to see that the little poor boy from Charco Frio was incharge of that big operation. Many time I would call him to get advice on how to treat some of my cattle. He would always have a answer to my questions. Many times he came to my ranch to treat my cattle he was my veterinarian. I will miss my cousin Issac just like so many will.
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Isaac was my first ever foreman on my first ever job in 2011. He supported and pushed me to be better. It was on the dairy I learned practical skills and how to work hard. I first seen welding on the dairy and they allowed me the space to learn. I am now a traveling pipe welder and pipe fitter. I can happily attribute a lot of my success to Isaac, Jeff and Leo for allowing a young man to reach his potential. Thank you Isaac. I visited in march before I went to a project in Arizona and like always Isaac was happy to see my progress in my welding career. He became like family to me and I´ll always remember and appreciate him.