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Edward Ramirez Obituary
It was his passion for loud and hot motorcycles that captured the attention and the eyes of a beautiful young Alamo girl, whom he later married. So Happy Together for 57 years, Edward and Cory lived the greatest Love Story of their lives.
He learned the value of honest hard work at a very young age, harvesting seasonal crops with his family. He was later employed at Oaks Irrigation in Pharr and then teamed up with his brother in law, Jim Shawn, to open Valley Mobile Service. With their entrepreneur spirit, they later started Mobile Crane Service in Pharr in 1972. Edward was widely respected and loved by his employees as he treated them like family. He mentored the mechanics, drivers and crane operators. Nearly forty years ago, he and his wife Cory opened Cory's Cakes in San Juan where his fun-loving spirit was enjoyed by all the employees.
His hobbies included building championship racecars for his son, Eddie. His genius for mechanics led him to create street rods, parading them and showing them throughout Texas, and he often brought home trophies for his amazing craft.
Among his many happy moments, it was time spent with family and the grandkids at his Hill Country home in Ingram, Texas, that he enjoyed the best. And back home, his daily 10 am coffee breaks with his best friend Jay Villarreal brought him joy.
He passed on to the young ones and young-at-heart his great zest for Life.
Ed will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Ann Ramirez; his parents, Cirilo and Victoria Ramirez; and four sisters, Blanca Shawn, Anita Bass, Amelia Carmona and Lydia Leal.
Edward is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cory Ramirez; a son, Eddie Ramirez Jr., both of San Juan; a daughter, Angie (Jerry Munoz) of Pharr; three grandchildren, Madeline, Aidan, and Jordan Munoz; and two brothers in law, Jim Shawn of San Juan, Gilbert Leal of Pharr.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Remembrance Service today, March 4, 2018, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral mass will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan, officiated by Fr. Bob Wright, OMI. Interment will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Ramirez
Jane and Felix Kryzanowski
March 7, 2018
Dear Corey,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of grief and sorrow. Know that you continue to be held in our hearts and in our prayers.
Your loved one will always be with you - now just in a different way, for love never dies. In Christ we live forever.
Love and Hugs,
March 5, 2018
My deepest condolences, I'm not able to get there, but I am praying for you in your time of sorrow! Love you cousin!
March 4, 2018
Cory, Angie & Eddie: I, too, am sorry for your loss. Please know that my Mass and Communion will be offered for Edward & your family tomorrow here in my parish.
Alba Christoffel Mettlach
Houston
Bob Miller
March 4, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the Ramirez on their loss. A great wonderful strong sweet man a dear friend a awesome neighbor. You my dear friend will be truely missed.
HENRY FRIEDL
March 4, 2018
GOODBY NEIGHBOR. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Isa and Mr. Izzy Izaguirrre
March 4, 2018
EDDIE, CORY, ANGIE, JIM, AND ALL OF MY FRIEND EDWARD'S FAMILY, I MET EDWARD 60 YEARS AGO WHEN WE WERE IN 8th
GRADE TOGETHER. EDDIE, JR, YOU WERE IN MY 6th GRADE CLASS MY FIRST YEAR AS A TEACHER AT DOEDYNS ELEMENTARY IN 1974.
JIM, ALL I KNOW IS THAT I HAVE KNOWN YOU A LONG TIME! PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS!!! FFROM NOW ON, THUNDER STORMS WILL BE LOUDER BECAUSE THE THUNDER WILL BE THE RUMBLE OF THE MUFFLERS ON EDDIE'S HOT RODS IN HEAVEN!!! MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH, AND PEACE TO ENDURE EDDIE'S LOSS, BUT REJOICE BECAUSE HE HAS REACHED THE WINNER'S LINE IN HEAVEN!!! YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!
March 2, 2018
So very sorry for your loss . May many cherished memories comfort you in your time of great sadness and may God be with you and give you peace .
Romans 15 : 13 .
March 2, 2018
It's never easy to lose a love one May cherish memories bring you and your family peace and comfort my deepest condolences to the family.
Lc
March 2, 2018
My heart goes out to you for your deep loss. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. Jeremiah 29:12,13
March 2, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5
March 2, 2018
We are sorry for your loss. John 3:16.
March 2, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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