Ramiro Capilla

Ramiro Capilla obituary, Sterling, IL

Ramiro Capilla

Ramiro Capilla Obituary

Published by McDonald Funeral Home, Inc. - Rock Falls on Sep. 10, 2016.
Ramiro Capilla Ramiro Capilla, age 84, of Sterling, died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at his home. Ramiro was born May 10, 1932 in Mexico the son of Jose and Guadalupe Capilla. He married Maria de la Luz in 1960. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. Survivors include one daughter, Alicia (Jose Luis) Garcia of Okla.; four sons, Salvador (Angelica) Capilla of Mexico, David (Maria) Capilla of Dixon, Gabriel (Ana Maria) Capilla of Sterling and Sergio (Christina) Capilla of Okla.; 21 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; one brother, Jesus Capilla; and three sisters, Rosa, Guadalupe and Micaela. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 9:15-10:15 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Avenue, Sterling. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling with Reverend Adalberto Sanchez officiating. Burial will take place in Mexico at a later date. A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

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