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Joseph Ramos Obituary
March 8, 1968 - July 31, 2013
Resident of Seaside
Joe Ramos died suddenly July 31st while vacationing with his wife, Marnee, in Costa Rica. He was 45 years old.
Joe was raised in Aptos and graduated from Cal Poly with a Master's Degree in Architecture, specializing in Geographic Information Systems. He worked in a variety of jobs including 5 years in Hawaii working on a Disaster Management Project for the Federal Government. In 2002 he settled back in the Monterey Bay Area and worked for California State Parks and most recently for California Fish and Wildlife. He was totally dedicated to his work and was greatly appreciated by his co-workers.
Joe was a kind hearted friend to many, with a generous spirit and a contagious smile. He was devoted to his wife and his family and loved his role as "best uncle in the world". During the many gatherings of family and friends you could usually find Joe tending the barbecue, socializing with everyone, or playing with the kids. He enjoyed camping, fishing and all things outdoors, most especially golf. Joe was famous among friends for what they lovingly called "Joe Golf".
Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 7 years, Marnee Ramos, his mother, Donna Ramos and her husband Doug Brouwer; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann Marie and Chad Brazil and their children Jacob and Jonathan; Maggie and Dale Marentette and their children Sophia, Madeline and Chloe; his brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Meagan Ramos and their children Gracie and Luke; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Chris Cannon and Teena Price and their children Sean and Elias; his mother and father-in-law Bill and Sara Cannon; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Bill Ramos.
A celebration of Joe's life is planned for September 29th from 2-6 pm at the Corralitos Padres Community Center at 35 Browns Valley Road in Corralitos.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ramos
Doug Mann
June 2, 2014
I just stumbled across this site... I'm deeply saddened to learn of Joe's passing. I played Ultimate Frisbee at SLO with Joe, and he always brightened everyone's day. Condolences to his wife, family, and friends. He was truly a good guy.
Mary Gaukel Forster
November 12, 2013
Dear Donna and Family,
I send you my love and sympathy. Each loss of a precious son, brother, uncle, friend is unique. I pray for peace and comfort during this time and always.
Mary Gaukel Forster
September 29, 2013
You will been missed. May you rest in peace
Moriah
September 29, 2013
Donna...my heart breaks with yours at the loss of your son. Peace and prayers to you this day and in the days forward and may you find comfort in the love you shared...
Cheryl Winterburn
September 28, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing! I am keeping all of you close to my heart! I will always remember him as the beautiful, kind hearted person that he truly was.
Sandra "Sandi" Silva
September 27, 2013
To all of Joe's family, especially his mother Donna and his brother and sisters, all of whom I was lucky enough to have in my music class @Salesian Sisters School so very long ago.
JoAnn Henley
September 16, 2013
Joe was a kind and thoughtful neighbor. I will especially miss talking with him over the fence between our houses. Marnee, I miss you and my thoughts are prayers are with you. I love you.
Marilee Alaga
September 11, 2013
So terribly sorry to hear about Joe. He was a darling kid. Our family will be attending the celebration of Life. Again I feel so bad for you and your family's loss.
August 30, 2013
Dear Donna and Family. Our condolences in this very difficult time. May the lord grant you the strength to indure such a loss. God Bless, Eddie and Cuca Rodriguez
Lorri Clem-Nahigian
August 21, 2013
I was so stunned to hear the news about Joe. Marnee, I am so sorry for your loss. While I was working in Monterey, Joe was always such a bright light. I never saw him get upset about anything, he always had something positive to say, and he was always willing to go above and beyond to help others. Joe loved life. He will be missed by more people than you can imagine.
Tom Seif
August 15, 2013
I am sure I speak for the all of the Maui Ultimate Frisbee players who were fortunate enough to have met Joe when I say he had a wonderfully positive effect on our group. He was funny and supportive and I am so sorry I didn't get a chance to see him again since he left Maui. My condolences to his family.
Joe wrote most of this training manual in 1991.
Norman Pillsbury
August 15, 2013
I am deeply saddened to learn of Joe's passing. I was his advisor in the Nat Res Mgt Dept while he was an undergrad at Cal Poly and after that I hired him to work on several GIS projects. He and I also put on a GIS workshop for CA Dept of Fish and Game in Monterey on Aug 26-27, 1991. He was instrumental in making that happen.
Joe was easy to work with and always had a terrific outlook on life -- a delight to be around.
Joe, we're going to miss you, but we won't forget you!
Norman Pillsbury, former Dept Head
Natural Resources Management Dept
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo
Mark Friesell
August 14, 2013
My condolences to the family. I am deeply saddened to hear such a great guy is no longer with us. I was lucky to have memories of Joe and Ann Marie from our days of Youth Group. May God bless you all and heal your hearts.
vicky gordon
August 14, 2013
My love and prayers to the whole family. I know that there is so much love being sent to each of you and I hope that will be of some comfort.
Jennifer Naber
August 14, 2013
Joe was a wonderful co-worker and man. He is already so deeply missed. I will remember him always as somone who, without complaint, went above and beyond to help me out.
Doug Piirto
August 14, 2013
We here in the Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences Dept.(NRES) at Cal Poly are saddened by the passing of Joe Ramos. He was well liked by faculty, staff, lecturers, and students. We remember his excellent demeanor and friendly disposition. We send our condolences to the Joe Ramos family, his friends, and colleagues. Sincereley Dr. Doug Piirto, NRES Dept. Head
Dave Schaechtele
August 14, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, Marnee, and to Joe's family. I worked across the hall from Joe many years ago, but I will remember his upbeat personality and willingness to help. He will be deeply missed.
Joe holding the California State Park logo
Patricia Clark-Gray
August 14, 2013
The State Park family and especially the Monterey District staff are saddened by Joe's death. Joe was so helpful to everyone and especially me. He was such a joy to work with.
I want to let his family know that he talked about all of you with such love. I am so sorry for your great loss!
Therese Brautovich Martin
August 14, 2013
Dear Ann Marie, Chad and Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers going out to you.
D Siri
August 14, 2013
Kind and funny is how I remember Joe. I will forever remember all those fun days on Ranchitos Del Sol with Joe and his family. He will be missed by all those he touched.
Stacy Cronk
August 13, 2013
May you be at peace, and keep smiling down on us . Your smile always brighten up a room when you walked in. I have some wonderful memories of you from our school days. You will truely be missed.
Jim Eller
August 13, 2013
Very saddened to get this news today. My heartfelt condolences to Marnee and her family. Such an unfortunate and sudden loss. I am fortunate to have experienced Joe Golf first hand.
Sharon & George Lucchesi
August 13, 2013
It is hard to find the "right" words for you all at this very sad time. Please know we send our love and deepest sympathies to all the Ramos family, we hold you in our prayers.
Me
August 12, 2013
What a loss. Joe was one of those people you would always come out of a conversation with and come out with a renewed faith in the goodness of mankind. he was always willing to help and family always came first for him. I am still trying to come to grips with the loss and cannot imagine what the family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Joe will definitely be missed
Steve and Linda Walls
August 12, 2013
Donna and entire family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Matt Bischoff
August 12, 2013
I will miss you, Joe.
Marnee and family, you will be in my prayers. I wish there was something else I could do.
August 12, 2013
Joe- you are already truly missed.
Marnee- you are on our thoughts.
-Nancy Jarvi, Marina, CA
Shirley Blackburn
August 12, 2013
Marnee and family, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am about Joe. My heart breaks everytime I think about it. I will always remember Joe's wonderful spirit. Whenever I picture him he will be carrying that large mug of coffee, walking down our hall when a huge smile on his face and a bluetooth in his ear.
Ellen Mcgibben
August 11, 2013
Dear Donna, Marnee and all the Ramos family.
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen McGibben
julie ferriot
August 11, 2013
Joe- We love and miss you beyond words. I am thinking about Joe's smile that is forever engrained in my mind. Joe'smile was the biggest most loving smiles I have ever known in my life. He was one of the most loving, most most generous people I people I am honored to know. His love for Marnee is the most loving and generous love I know. and have ever witnessed. Joe, I love you with all of of my heart and miss you dearly.
marylou forrest
August 11, 2013
Dear Donna,
My heart aches for you and your family. You and your family are in my thoughts. Hugs, Marylou Forrest
David and Carrie Thorpe
August 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time in the loss of your son/loving brother/uncle/Husband and friend. The sudden passing of a loved one is so hard to grasp, and never understood. May the amazing memories you all cherish soften this profound pain.
Victor Polverino
August 11, 2013
I am absolutely heartbroken to hear of the passing of Joe. Even though we had not talked in some time, I have always considered him a dear friend. I have so many fond memories dating all the way back to our Aptos High School days. He had a heart of gold and will be deeply missed.
Dan & Lynn Wagner
August 11, 2013
We're so sorry for your loss, Donna. No mother should lose her child; it's just not fair.
Heather Villalobos
August 9, 2013
My heart aches for the loss of such a wonderful person. He will truly be missed by CDFW. I will always remember his smiling face and great attitude. Please accept my condolences and know that Joe will live forever in our hearts.
Lucy Delgado - Cal Fire
August 9, 2013
So sorry to hear such sad news, May he rest in peace. Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew him, Working around him State Parks/ Cal Fire Department Joe always had a great smile, always the chef at State Parks BBQ's.
August 8, 2013
Marnee,
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. We already miss waving hello to Joe in the driveway as we passed the house every morning and afternoon. We are thinking of you, and all of Joe's family and friends. May you all find strength and courage to get through this difficult time.
Amy and Carmelo Montante
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