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Andrew Ramirez Obituary
10/03/1976 - 9/15/2020
It is with great sadness I write this. On September 15 at 1:35 am we lost an amazing, funny, and loving husband, father, poppa, son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend to so many.
Andrew was born on October 3, 1976 at St. John's hospital in Oxnard. He came into this world fighting and went on to battle stage 4 colon cancer for the last three years.
He is now free of pain.
Andy graduated from Santa Clara High School in 1995. He was an avid golfer and worked at River Ridge golf course all through high school. After high school Andy worked as an eye glass technician at LensCrafters and Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory. But the career he loved and was born to do was a drug and alcohol counselor. He worked at Above It All in Lake Arrowhead and most recently at Cedar House in Bloomington, CA. I say he was born to do this because he had such a huge heart for people. He was gentle, kind, humble, and understanding. He helped many individuals get their lives back.
Andy loved sports especially the Dodgers, Lakers, and Rams. He would often say this is Rams house!
In 2014 Andy met the love of his life, Rabecca, who he married in 2017 in Ventura. Rabecca has been Andy's angel sent from heaven. She never left his side through the best of times and the worst.
In January of 2018 Andy was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, metastatic to the liver. He underwent two major surgeries that year. He fought a hard and valiant fight.
Andy is survived by his loving wife, Rabecca. Children, Justin, Adrien, Lucas, Marcos, Madelynn and Isabella. Granddaughters, Anna Marie and Emma Lynn. Lauren, who was also like a daughter to him, and his little Antonio.
Mother, Sandra(Jack) Peveler. Father, Ken(Diane) Ramirez. Sister, Ashley Koch. Niece and Nephew, Charlotte and Kai Koch. Grandfather, Pete Ramirez.
Andrew is preceded in death by his grandparents, Rod and Irene Heggie, and Mary Ramirez.
We would like to thank Livingston Memorial Hospice for their support and kindness during the last two months.
Andy we miss you so much. Until we see you again, we love you!
Matthew 11: 28-29
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Ramirez
Laurel Dopp
October 7, 2020
I am so sad to hear of his passing. He will truly be missed. He was an awesome person who brought laughter to people around him. I will be praying for healing for his family.
SHARRON BEALE
October 6, 2020
Andrew you were are great guy and fought a great fight , I have so many fond memories of the times we worked together you will be missed.
Sharron (CHLCC)
Rachelle
October 4, 2020
Sending my love. I went to High School with Andy. He is one of the most genuine, loving, easy going person. Over the years we kept in touch over Facebook. Thankful to have been apart of your journey-rest in peace my friend
Eva Horridge-DuBief
October 3, 2020
Dear All of Andrew's family & friends,
I had the pleasure of meeting Andrew while he was working at Cedar House. No matter what day or hour it was he ALWAYS had "that" smile on his face... you know the one :) . that smile that lit up his entire face & was so very contagious!!! I would see him sitting in the station sometimes with one of the men in program and you could tell by the look on his face he was truly listening to them; you could see how much he cared. Andrew was definitely a great addition to our program.
I have no doubt that Andrew found great joy in his life and his life brought great joy to others.
Thank you Andrew for stopping for a little while here at Cedar House and spending some time with us during your life journey. I will always remember you, with a smile, because you shared yours so easily.
And Happy Birthday !! I'm sure you are having a wonderful time with your new "wings".
Elizabeth Colin
October 2, 2020
My Deepest condolence to his family. My prayers goes out to his family. He was a very good friend and co worker. I really enjoyed our talks about recovery and sports.
JoAnna & Tom Hird
September 26, 2020
My deepest sympathies go out to the family! As good friends do...Diane reached out for prayers ,hope and love For Andy. His story was one of relentless optimism, hope, courage and bravery to fight off the cancer. I wish I would have had the pleasure of meeting Andy...thru Diane’s eyes he was nothing short of amazing! Prayers go out to your family...that you too have the same strength and courage to get thru this heartbreaking time in your lives! With Deepest sympathies
JoAnna & Tom Hird. PORT ORCHARD, WA.
Melissa
September 25, 2020
You were my Homie from day one at Above It All and continued through Hope Springs and even when we no longer worked together. I can't believe you are not here anymore. It's just not right. I will continue to pray for peace and comfort for everyone who loved you.
Mary Harlingten
September 25, 2020
Andrew You will Be Missed Always.See You Again
Chris norte
September 24, 2020
Andrew you where a influential part of my recovery, and for that i will always be grateful.......
Josh
September 24, 2020
I met Andrew in cedar House. He was the coolest guy there and helped anyone whenever or however he could. I found out I had a brain tumor while I was there, I later found out it is benign, but he would talk to me when i thought it was cancerous. Whenever he saw me looking sad or scared about the outcome he would pull me to the side and would tell me how everything would be good. He was always there for me. I still can't believe you are gone man. Thank you for getting me through one of the hardest parts of my life. You had the biggest heart I have ever seen man. Rest in Paradise my friend.
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