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Dionisio Ramirez Obituary

Dionisio "Nicho" Ramirez, Sr., 50, of Indio, CA passed away on July 31, 2007 in Palm Desert, CA after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on December 1, 1956 to Pedro P. Ramirez Sr. and Lucia G. Ramirez in Blackfoot, Idaho. Nicho was employed by the Sunworld Corporation for 29 years. He loved to fish and work with the youth in the communities, he was a member of the Valley Missionary and was involved with the Pathfinder Retreats and Mini Encounters. Nicho was a genuine person. He put faith, family, and friends first and you could always count on a heartwarming smile, handshake, or a hug. He always had a positive outlook and a sincere appreciation for life. He took pride in his role and had kindness that warmed our hearts. Although he lost his battle to cancer, his courage, wisdom and good humor lives on in the many hearts that he touched. Nicho is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Mary Ramirez; his children, Cecilia Ramirez-Ochoa; Leticia Perez, Dionisio Ramirez, Jr., Genevieve Ramirez; and 6 grandchildren, all of Indio, CA. Nicho also leaves behind his father, Pedro P. Ramirez, Sr.; brothers, Amadeo (Norma) Ramirez, and Pedro (Elva) Ramirez, Jr.; sisters, Juanita (Jose) Longoria, Olga G. Ramirez, Dalia G. Ramirez, all of Idaho; numerous relatives and friends. Nicho is preceded in death by his mother, Lucia G. Ramirez who he adored. Serving as Pallbearers, Pedro P. Ramirez, Sr., Amadeo Ramirez, Pedro Ramirez, Jr., Dionisio Ramirez, Jr., Benjamin (BJ) Hernandez, Lazaro Huerta, Danny Hernandez, and Miguel Williams. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 6, 2007 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 8:00 a.m., all at Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church in Coachella, CA. Burial will follow at Coachella Valley Cemetery. FitzHenry Funeral Homes in Coachella, CA is in charge of arrangements. Nicho, Our Life Long Hero, A Great Man. He will be forever in our hearts.

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Published by The Desert Sun on Aug. 3, 2007.

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CECILIA RAMIREZ-OCHOA

December 28, 2007

HI DAD

JUSTED WANTED TO SAY THAT WE MISSED YOU AT CHRISTMAS. BUT WE KNOW YOUR ALWAYS WITH US IN OUR HEARTS AND IN SPRIT. I WANTED TO TELL YOU & GRANDMA I HOPE YOU HAD A MERRY CHRISTMAS. WE MISS BOTH OF YOU. I LOVE YOU
& MISS YOU

CECILIA RAMIREZ-OCHOA

December 11, 2007

DAD
I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT I MISS YOU & LOVE. GOD BLESSED US WITH TWO WONDERFUL PARENTS. YOUR MY HERO DAD I KNOW YOUR WATCHING OVER US. WE MADE YOUR BIRTHDAY WISH COME TRUE. GOD ALSO BLESS US WITH WONDERFUL FRIENDS FROM CHRUCH.
I HAD FUN AT PATHFINDER THANKS DAD
LOVE YOU & MISS U
LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER
CECILIA RAMIREZ-OCHOA

Cindy Tinoco

December 5, 2007

Tio,
You know that I miss you dearly and I think about you everyday. I told Cecila, that I am sure your Birthday was an Extra special one. Your family attended the Pathfinder that weekend!! Tio I am a firm believer that our angels visit us in our dreams, thanks for my visit! IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!


I Love & Miss You!!

Bianco

December 4, 2007

Nicho - you're still in our hearts and in our heads. Happy Belated Birthday.
Love,
Linda & Tony Bianco

CECILIA RAMIREZ-OCHOA

December 3, 2007

DAD
I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I DIDN'T FORGET ABOUT YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU.I KNOW WATCHING OVER US YOUR OUR ANGEL NOW. YOUR OUR HERO
LOVE YOU ALWAYS
YOUR DAUGHTER
CECILIA

Lucy Navo

August 27, 2007

To my Tio Nicho,
I will miss you dearly. You have always been here for me sence i was born you came to my brith and then to my quinceanera, then to my graduation and last but not least to my marriage. I will always remember you and will be in my heart. I love you Tio Nicho. My heart and prayers goes out to my Tia Mary, the Girls and JR. Love you all

Erika Romero

August 24, 2007

Nicho,
Was on angel from the hevens, God has given us all a gift in life to get to know him Nicho. He showed me the path to take in life as i lived my pathfinders weeked God Bless his family for leting us be part of his life.

Love:

Erika

Felipe, Mary Jane & Girls Reyes

August 16, 2007

Tio, you will always be in our HEARTS & our gardian Angel!
There's no fairy godmother to make my wish come true. No genie in a bottle to bring me to you. No prayer on a fallen star no magic potion in a jar. But I can dream and when I do. I dream that i'm there with you!
Tia Mary, Girls & JR we LOVE and miss you very much! You will be in our prayers!

Lupita Hernandez

August 15, 2007

Mary and family - As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, which will be hard and seem impossible, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I want to THANK YOU Mary for being there for my family as well when we lost my dad Ramon to cancer too. I met Nicho through my dad since they worked together in Sun World for many many years. I am so happy to have met him and your fammily. He was very nice, patient, and tried to comfort in bad times. I am sorry I was away in Mexico when this happened but I kept you in my prayers. May Jehovah bless you and your family in this VERY HARD moment and we will keep you and your family in prayers.

Cindy Tinoco

August 15, 2007

My Tio, A very special person in my life. You have always been there for me in good times and in bad. I am very fortunate to have had you in my life. I have learned to love like you once told me; Love with your heart mija not your eyes. Even though I can't see you, you are always with me!

Love you Tio! (My Angel in Heaven)
Tia, Nichito, & Girls I love you very much and my love, prayers and thoughts are always with you.
Love your niece

Mary Rico Valencia

August 14, 2007

Dear Family Ramirez:
I would like to say that Danny was a great friend, He also loved everything and everyone that he knew. He was a great man, we will all miss him. But he is in peace and with our LORD. Who knows he is probably doing the LORDS JOB right now. My condolence to you all.
WITH LOTS OF LOVE
MARY RICO VALENCIA

John Garcia

August 9, 2007

God bless your family Mary and thank you and Nicho for your kind hearts.

yolanda torres

August 9, 2007

Nicho,
A Great man and a positive role model for man kind.The lord has called you home your mission is complete.May we use his courage and positiveness as an example.You will be deeply missed,Mary My prayers go out to you and the kids.

LILI MENDEZ

August 8, 2007

MARY AND FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU'RE IN MY PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Lupita Donez Polite

August 7, 2007

To Tia Mary and Ramirez Family
we send out our deepest condolences and we are sorry to hear about Tio Nicho. May god bless you and your family throughout this lost love one. He will be missed but not forgotten. He will live in our hearts forever. Miss you

Judy Segura-Michek

August 7, 2007

I met Nicho at the pathfinder, he was the leader of my group. I was a troubled teen and he was always there to help me, He was also a long time friend of my father's. Nicho was a great man, truly a servant of God!! I am honored to have known him and to have had his help during my tough times. My condolences go to his family. He sure will be missed and loved. Thanks Nicho for all you did!!!

Satcia & Brittany Janelle

August 7, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to your family. Out thoughts and prayers are with you. Nicho will be greatly missed. He really touched my daughter Brittany’s life at Pathfinder. He will always be in our hearts. Mary you are truly blessed to have a great man in your life. God Bless You and Your Family.

Allison Adkins

August 6, 2007

Mr. Ramirez, even though I've only met you twice, you were so nice and warm to me. I felt the love that your family felt everyday and I'm only Dion's friend, I thank you for that. You will truly be missed and loved by me and my family. My heart and prayers go out to the entire Ramirez family. God Bless you all!

Irene Hernandez-Avila

August 6, 2007

My uncle was truly an Angel of God. He helped out the youths of the Coachella Valley in many ways. He was an inspiration to all. May his soul rest in peace and his loving ways be remembered forever. Our thoughts and prayers go out to my tia Mary and cousins Cecilia, Letty, Jr and Genevieve

Fernandez

August 6, 2007

Mary & Family:

Nicho was truly an Angel who came to make our lives better for such a short time. But always remember that its not the amount of time that we live it is the impact we leave behind. He made a great impact with all the lives her touched. I challenge all his family and friends to live as he lived so that we can be united in Heaven (because I know that is were he now lives!) one day. Our love goes to you Mary and may you find comfort in our Lord during this difficult trial.

Love always.
Tony & Gloria Fernandez
Elias & Lupita Fernandez

Melody Rodriguez

August 6, 2007

To Mary and family: May God guide you in your healing and may Nicho rest in eternal peace. You're in our prayers. From the Moran, Ramirez, Rodriguez, y Puente families from Blackfoot, Idaho.

Susana Rios

August 6, 2007

Mary and family, my prayers and love go out to you during this time of great loss. As i think about Nicho, the one picture I get in my mind is our Father in heaven receiving him into His arms and say Well done my good and faithful servant.Because that's truely what Nicho became a Servant of God, and my life has been blessed by having known Nicho.

Bill Auth

August 5, 2007

I am fortunate to have your friendship for 17 years and the long talks we had . Rest in Peace, you are home ...

Orlando Donez & Family

August 5, 2007

To Tia Mary and Ramirez Family,
our sencere condolence and our prayers arewith you and your family, I am sorry to hear about tio nicho, he was a great person he enjoyed helping out others, he would put others needs first before hs,he will greatly be missed, he is with tia lucia now. You guys stood by his side and took care of him, now it's his turn to watch over you all. Many blessing take care.

Craig Johnson and Family

August 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you may god walk with you during your time of need

Mishele & Michael Bernal

August 4, 2007

To Tia Mary and Ramirez Family
we send out our deepest condolences and we are sorry to hear about tio, May god bless you and your family throughout this lost love one.
IT TAKES A LIFETIME TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE,HOW TO SHARE AND HOW TO GIVE. HOW TO FACE TRAGEDY THAT COMES YOUR WAY OR HOW TO FIND COURAGE TO FACE EACH NEW DAY, HOW TO SMILE WHEN YOUR HEART IS SORE OR HOW TO GO ONE WHEN YOU CAN'T TAKE NO MORE, HOW TO LAUGH WHEN YOU WANT TO CRY, HOW TO BE BRAVE WHEN YOU SAY GOODBYE, HOW TO BE STRONG WHEN YOU HAVE NO STRENGTH AT ALL. GOD'S GARDEN MUST BE BEAUTIFUL BEACAUSE HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST. Many blessings.

Minnie Ortega Delarosa

August 4, 2007

Ramirez family, Our hearts hurt for you loss. Although I only saw Nicho when he vacationed in Texas, It was very obvious he was a great person. Nicho was a very humble and soft spoken person. He always listen to what you had to say. He will be missed greatly by his relatives in Texas, especially by his Tia Manuela. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. God Bless.

Adolfo,Lydia Ramirez

August 4, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Luis, Stella Leon and family

August 4, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Juan Solis Jr.

August 4, 2007

Nicho, I've always considered you like a brother. Thank you for always being there for me in time of need. I will miss you very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

MARIE VILLEGAS

August 4, 2007

OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO MARY AND FAMILY, EVEN THOUGHT YOU'RE NOT WITH US, WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE FAITH IN YOU FROM OUR LOVING HEARTS. GOD BLESS YOU!
LOVE, MARIE AGUIRRE VILLEGAS
AND FAMILY.

Neto Luna; Joanna Blanco

August 4, 2007

Nicho we love you. Our prayers are with your family, because we know how important your family is to you.Your love for them was unconditional and warm. You are a loving father and an inspiration to us all. My heart cries because you won't be at the next pathfinder retreat, it will never be the same but we know you would've wanted us to go on strong. Your passion for life was contagious and we caught it. Your spirit will live within those whose lives you've touched. You will be loved and missed but never forgotten. WE LOVE YOU!: Familia Ramirez, our prayers are with you.

Louie and Lorena Lopez

August 3, 2007

Our condolences go out to the Ramirez family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nicho was a kind and loving man. He will be greatly missed by all. God bless.

serena salas

August 3, 2007

Ramirez family, i am so so truly and deeply sorry for your lost, i was fortunate to know him, by attending OLPH and was in the same class as leticia, we are all praying for you guys

YOLANDA LOPEZ

August 3, 2007

TIA MARY AND FAMILY WE FEEL YOUR LOST AND ARE LOVE AND PRAYER GO OUT TO YOU,AND WE WELL MISS TIO VERY MUCH BUT HE WELL ALWAYS BE IN ARE HEARTS AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE YOU YOUR NEICE YOLANDA(JOEL)AND GIRLS

Sylvia RAMIREZ Aguirre

August 3, 2007

Our condolences go out to Mary, and family. Nicho we will greatly miss you. Even though your not physically with us, you will always be in our hearts. Sincerely, your prima Sylvia RAMIREZ AGUIRRE, and family.

yolanda Lopez

August 3, 2007

ALL OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS WILL GO OUT TO YOU WE WILL MISS TIO NICHO WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WE WELL ALWAYS BE THERE.

Indio Boys and Girls Club

August 3, 2007

Our Condolences goes to the Family of Mr. Nicho Ramirez

From the staff of Boys & Girls Club Indio Unit

Antonio Diaz

August 3, 2007

Nicho, you will always be remembered by everyone at the Indio Boxing Club.You are a great man,very Humble and respectfull.My Sympathys goes to your Family. Be strong and support each other.

Stephanie Duarte

August 3, 2007

To my Tio Nicho, I will miss very much. Back in January you told my son you where going to take him fishing with his grandpa. now he knows you wont be here to take him fishing but he understands you will be in his hart. an angel beside him.
We will always love you. your not just our uncle your our angle.
The Duarte's

Paula Woodcook

August 3, 2007

Mary, I have worked with Nicho at Sun World for the last 19 years. My prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless.

Esmeralda Delgado

August 3, 2007

Nicho, we will miss you alot and a very respectful person. From the bottom from our hearts. From your cousin, Martina Luis and The Ramirez family from Blackfoot, Idaho. Our sympathy goes to the family. We will miss you our dear cousin. You are a very great man and we will always remember you with that great smile.

Lorraine and Joe Cornejo

August 3, 2007

Nicho, A great man indeed.....He was a very humble and caring person. The way he lived his life, his faith, courage and love for others should be an example for us all.

We last saw Nicho in March at the Relay for Life, and he was in good spirits.

To Mary and his family, our hearts go out to you, no words can express how we feel please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and may your memories of him bring you comfort. God Bless You.

Freddy and Lynda Rios

August 3, 2007

Nicho, You were truly a missionary of God in every sense and now you have gone to live with him. You will be immensely missed. God Bless you our friend.

Linda Bianco

August 3, 2007

Dear, dear Nicho - you were such an inspiration to all of us, and we will love you forever. We will all miss seeing that beautiful smile approaching, with hand or arms held out. You were always so gentlemanly and positive. EVERYONE loved to see you coming. Rest in peace, dear friend; and may your family find peace in knowing that you are with our Lord and smiling down on us. With love and friendship, Linda & Tony Bianco

martin Sullivan

August 3, 2007

Nicho, you were a great strength to me professionally when i needed it. For that i am fortunate. To have known you, i am Blessed. Rest in peace my brother.

Marty

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