Oscar C. Ramos

Viewing and visitation for Mr. Oscar Carmona Ramos, 79 of Lubbock, will begin Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at Calvillo Funeral Home Chapel with a prayer service beginning at 6:00 p.m. the same evening. A Celebration of Life will take place 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Ministerios Nueva Vida with Pastor Chris Lopez officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home & Chapel.

On the morning of Friday, December 13, 2024, Oscar went to be with the Lord. He was born on October 28, 1945, in Laredo, Texas to the late Francisco and Clara Ramos. Later in life Oscar went on to marry Nicomedez “Nico” Rincon on May 15, 1967, in Indiantown, Florida, cherishing fifty-seven years of a loving marriage. Oscar made his mark as a truck driver for Lonestar Trucking, while working he demonstrated reliability, dedication and precision which was evident to all he worked with. 

Oscar was a deeply religious man. Though circumstances prevented him from attending church in person, he remained steadfast in his faith, finding solace in worship via television. Reflecting his deep commitment to his beliefs and the importance of having the Lord in his life.He also enjoyed watching the captivating stories found in western movies, boxing and The 700 Club. An avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Oscar found excitement cheering for them season to season.

He was also known for his distinctive style, his fondness for western apparel, was also a reflection of his rugged yet gentle personality. 

Oscar will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Clara Ramos; four brothers Jesse Ramos, Albert Ramos, Jose Luis Ramos, Santiago Ramos and Reymundo Ramos; two sisters, Consuelo Prieto and Katy Ramos; and three grandchildren, Denise Ramos, Gabriel Villalobos, and Baby Angel Ramos.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Nicomedez “Nico” Ramos of Lubbock; sons, Oscar Ramos Jr. of Lubbock; Ruben Ramos (Vanessa) of Borger and Robert Ramos of Lubbock; three daughters Martha Figueroa (Abel) from San Antonio, Marissa Simmons (Beal) from Plano, and Caroline Ramos (Scott Thompson) from Lubbock; five brothers Ricky Ramos, Juan Ramos, Ramiro Ramos, Reynaldo Ramos and Francisco Ramos; two sisters Paula Ramos and Mary Manus; twenty three grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren.