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Arthur "Joe" Ramirez, left our sight suddenly on Sunday, May 8, 2011, but he will remain in our hearts forever. Youngest son of Yolanda (Arenivaz) and Arthur Ramirez, he was born in Tulare County on October 18, 1971. Joe was a 1990 graduate of Woodlake High School in Woodlake California and later he attended the College of the Sequoia's, which is where he met Ms. Anabel Dominguez. They started their family in 2004 and had three beautiful children. After settling in Shafter he was a auto sales representative with Holiday Ford, and then became a member of Richland Chevrolet Team. Joe was born with an artistic talent loving to draw Hispanic cultural paintings using paints, charcoal and crayon mediums and carved stones. He also enjoyed listening to oldies, jazz and blues music. He easily sparked up a conversation with anyone about anything. In the evenings he would challenge himself by watching Jeopardy and yell out the answers as quick as the players, if not sooner. Joe was unique and had an old soul. He didn't own anything technical, was drawn to the 1940's and 50's era, he was simple and didn't even care to own a cell phone. He was an avid Raider fan who loved to be with his family and was a loving father and provider who left us too soon. Joe Ramirez is preceded in death by his father Arthur. Ramirez (1981) and is survived by his loving companion of 14 years, Anabel Dominguez; mother Yolanda Ramirez; children Matthew J., Maximiliano G. and Abbigael M Ramirez; brother Nicholas Ramirez; grandmother Gertrude G. Ramirez; a loving extended family and numerous friends and acquaintances whom he all treasured in his heart. Father Umana will officiate a 10am Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, May 13, 2011 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church with interment immediately following at Shafter Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 12th from 2 to 6:30pm at Peters Funeral Home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7pm at St. Therese's Church. Please visit and sign Joe's guestbook at www.Golden ValleyMemorialCare.com.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta on May 12, 2011.

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Maria aka Beca Avilez

May 17, 2011

My prayers are with your entire family. You may be gone but far from forgotten. May you rest in peace

Sandra Ucker

May 15, 2011

Yolanda and Nick i'm so sorry to hear about Joeyou both are in my prayers and all the Ramirez family

Brandi Hacker-Younce

May 14, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the family. I went to school with Joe for many years in Woodlake. We had many fun times! He was protective of his friends and always kind. I am so sorry for your loss. ~Brandi Hacker Younce~

Cliff and Lynn Eischen

May 14, 2011

Dear Yolanda and Nick,

We were saddened to hear the news regarding Joe's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Jeff Jasso

May 14, 2011

Thanks for being such a great friend while I was at Fresno State. You & your family were always very kind to me.

RICHARD VARELA

May 13, 2011

CONDOLENCES TO LA FAMILIA RAMERIZ LOVE YOU CARNALITO JOE R.I.P ..

Mirna Valero-Rodriguez

May 13, 2011

Ramirez family, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to you in your time of grief.

Donna Ramirez

May 13, 2011

My prayers are with the whole family in this sad time. Grandma Gertrude and Aunt Lydia..May God console you. Yolanda and Nicky we are praying for you. Joe, for your children, may God fill them with Grace and give them the strength they will need to get through this tough time. God Bless you all.

May 13, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
~ Ernie & Yvonne Dorado

Roderick Robles

May 12, 2011

So many fond memories of Joe. You will be missed dearly.

Susie De La Cruz (Mesa)

May 12, 2011

Joe word can't words can't even describe how much you will be missed. You and Nicky were a big part of me and family's childhood and we will always cherish that. Your mom,brother,wife, children and family are in our prayer to help them through this time. We love you and will miss you dearly. With love, The Mesa Family

Connie Fierro

May 12, 2011

Yolanda and Nick so sorry for your loss.

Marisa Ibarra

May 12, 2011

Deepest condolences out to the entire Ramirez Family and extended family.Joe will be missed by all who new him i was glad to have met Joe thru my good friend Venicia Cardenas.Joes beautiful smile is what i remember of him.RIP JOE

tony sartuche

May 12, 2011

rest in paradise joe. thanks for the memories. ill always remember you drawing or sketching, showing the world your artistic talents. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Junior Cerda

May 12, 2011

Our prayers are with your family. Joe you were always a good friend to me. You will be really missed. I have so many fond memories from High School, like when we were in Drama and we did Phantom of the Soap Opera, you did such a good job on the set. Thank you for all the good memories. May God let you rest in peace. We are praying for you Nicky and for your mom, asking God to give you strength through these rough times.

R. Navarro

May 12, 2011

Condolences to his family and friends.

Billie Crowe

May 12, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was such a special person. I think of him often and the great times we had growing up. I am so grateful for the memories. I will be praying for peace and comfort for the family.

The Shultz Family

May 12, 2011

Our deepest condolences go out to his family, especially his brother, mother, wife and his children. He will be missed by many and remembered always!
Sending positive thoughts and love,
Tom, Elena, Berni, Christina, David and Michael

Connie and Johnny Sartuche (Liz's sister)

May 12, 2011

Yolanda and Family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Joseph was a very kind person, always greeted us with a big hello and smile. We will miss him.

sylvia mencchaca

May 12, 2011

Rip in peace I remember when u were a kid we've been nieghbors with ur grandma for many yrs god bless u abd the whole familia. From the menchaca family

naomi martinez sanchez

May 12, 2011

My prayers go out to all the family, may GOD give you the strength in this sad time. Sorry for your loss Niki :(

Connie Lara

May 12, 2011

Joe, may you rest in peace. I remember being neighbors. We spent many good times together. You will be missed. Nicky & Yolanda my thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of grief. Just remember he is with his dad now and will be well taken care of.

Jacob Solis

May 12, 2011

My deepest condolences to the Joe’s family, wife and children.

Marisa Ibarra

May 12, 2011

My condolences out to the Ramirez family i met Joe through your guys Prima Fatty.he was fun to be around.Joe had a beautiful smile.Joe will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

D'anna Ramirez McNamer

May 12, 2011

Tia Yolanda, Joe, and family ~ my heart aches for your loss. I pray to God you get the strength you'll need to get through this.
What has helped me with my latest grief: Every time you see, smell, hear, think of something that reminds you of him, it is him showing his presence. The pain subsides ~ never goes away, but it does get better.

Love you all, D'anna, Chase, and Valente McNamer

Maria Salazar

May 12, 2011

rest in peace joe. i remember you, you were always nice n sweet. you had a good soul n heart. my condolences n prayes go out to your entire family n friends. may god give them the strenth in this time of need.

Tavo Haro

May 12, 2011

Arthur J Ramirez! thank you for being like brother and alwys making me feel like family. You and your family are special to me. Much love.....Tavo

Rich Deitz

May 12, 2011

Our prayers go to the family for peace and Healing. Joe was always fun to be around and got into plenty of mischief. Have alot of fond memories. Rest in peace Joe. Rich Deitz and Family

Nancy Ibarra

May 12, 2011

You will be missed dearly and forever in our hearts.

Lolita Lucatero-Quiñones

May 12, 2011

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

Michelle Requejo

May 12, 2011

Yolanda and Nick... May the grace of God extend and embrace you with comfort and healing when you need it the most. Joe will continued to be honored with love, laughter, and memories by all his family and friends .....

Julia Martinez

May 12, 2011

I didn't see you that often mijo, but when I did, you always hugged me so big and loved me large. I'll miss your awesome smile Joe!..?..Tia Dee Dee

John Ledbetter

May 12, 2011

Allthough I had not seen Joe in many years I will always remember him as an easy going guy who would welcome friendship with anyone. I remember he drew a punk rock drawing on the back of my jean jacket for me and even though I don't have it any longer I can picture it in my head. Thank you Joe for brightening the lives around you and you will be missed by all. John (Led) Ledbetter

Nancy Ibarra

May 12, 2011

You will be loved, missed and in our hearts forever!

Laura Pereyra

May 12, 2011

He will be missed. My heart hurts for you and Your family. I havent seen many of my Woodlake friends for so long. But it doesnt mean they were ever far from my heart. Hugs to you all.

Lorraine (Moreno) Treganza

May 12, 2011

Thank you for the memories Joe!!! You always had a smile, laugh and such great style that will never be duplicated. I am honored to call Joe my friend.

Tina Torrez

May 12, 2011

Dear Joe, I am blessed to have known you.
Even though we had not seen eachother for a long time, the funny times & memories felt like yesterday. I know you are resting in peace. Your family is in my prayers... love tina

Sophia Nunez

May 12, 2011

Heaven's doors have opened to welcome home another angel. This one is cruising in low and slow!

Sophia Nunez

May 12, 2011

Joe will always be remembered as a caring, smiling and genuine person. He touched so many lives and will be missed by all who knew him. Yolanda and Nicky THANK YOU, for sharing him with us we are truly blessed to have known him. May God bless you and comfort you and all your family during these hard times.

Carlos&Machelle Leon

May 12, 2011

We're deeply saddened of the loss of you Joe. We will always remember you for the great laughs and good times we shared together. We are so privlidged to have had you in our lives. Thank-You for the all the great memories Joe!!!

Mitzi Alexander

May 12, 2011

My prayers with his family,Nick and Tia Yolanda. May all of you have strength and comfort through this sad time. And find joy seeing a part of him live on in his children.

May 12, 2011

Yolanda:
I am so sorry for your loss; Joseph was such a good guy, easy to get along with and well loved by all of us!
Debbie Florez (liz sister)

missy garcia

May 12, 2011

Always will be in my thoughts and prayers..

linda fuentes

May 12, 2011

you will be missed joe... my condolences to your family, wife and childres. may you sleep in peace with the lord.

G Caraveo

May 12, 2011

I'll always remember the good times my friend. Thanks for the memories

Tomas Avilez

May 12, 2011

My love and respect go out to u and ur family may u rest in peace my prayers are with u

Ramon Medina

May 12, 2011

My condolences to his family and wife and children

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