Joaquin "Ramrod" Ramirez, Sr., 80, of Parsons, died 8:32 a.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Labette Health.
He was born October 3, 1928, in Parsons, Kansas, to Rafael and Victoria (Tapia) Ramirez. At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Mexico, and returned to Parsons at the age of 17.
Through the years he worked as a pinsetter at the bowling alley, the salvage yard, LaForge & Budd Construction Company, Grandview Products, Parsons Cold Storage, the Donut Shop, the Katy Railroad, and helped clear land for Lake Parsons. For 22 years, he was employed by USD 503, as a custodian, working at Washington and Guthridge elementary schools and Parsons Middle School.
He was a member of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church in Parsons, now St. Patrick's Catholic Church; the Parsons Bowling Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles Parsons No. 411, and the G.I. Forum.
He enjoyed bowling, dancing, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and helped with Little League baseball and softball. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He and Galdina Mary Fuentez were married July 19, 1949, in Our Lady of Victory Church in Parsons. She survives of the home.
ADDITIONAL SURVIVORS:
Four Sons – J. Stephen "Steve" Ramirez Parsons, KS
Raphael "Ray" Ramirez Austin, TX
Joaquin, Jr. "J.R." Ramirez Parsons, KS
Daniel Ramirez and his wife, Paula Parsons, KS
Four Daughters – Vicki Williams and her husband, Jerry Parsons, KS
Agnes "Nana" Mateer Parsons, KS
Ann Cruse and her husband, Kevin Parsons, KS
Patricia "Patty" Shaver Parsons, KS
Eighteen Grandchildren
Ten Great-Grandchildren
Daughters-in-law – Becky, Melody, Janet and Laura
Sons-in-law – Kevin and Mike
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Daniel and Rafael Ramirez, Jr.; four sisters, Esperanza Cardenas, Consuelo Arriola, Sara Munoz, and Petra Bernal; and one son, Eugene "Gene" Ramirez.
The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2008, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The family will receive friends immediately following the Rosary.
Memorials are suggested to the Parsons Fire Department or the American Red Cross. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joaquin Ramirez, Sr., please visit our flower store.
He was born October 3, 1928, in Parsons, Kansas, to Rafael and Victoria (Tapia) Ramirez. At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Mexico, and returned to Parsons at the age of 17.
Through the years he worked as a pinsetter at the bowling alley, the salvage yard, LaForge & Budd Construction Company, Grandview Products, Parsons Cold Storage, the Donut Shop, the Katy Railroad, and helped clear land for Lake Parsons. For 22 years, he was employed by USD 503, as a custodian, working at Washington and Guthridge elementary schools and Parsons Middle School.
He was a member of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church in Parsons, now St. Patrick's Catholic Church; the Parsons Bowling Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles Parsons No. 411, and the G.I. Forum.
He enjoyed bowling, dancing, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and helped with Little League baseball and softball. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He and Galdina Mary Fuentez were married July 19, 1949, in Our Lady of Victory Church in Parsons. She survives of the home.
ADDITIONAL SURVIVORS:
Four Sons – J. Stephen "Steve" Ramirez Parsons, KS
Raphael "Ray" Ramirez Austin, TX
Joaquin, Jr. "J.R." Ramirez Parsons, KS
Daniel Ramirez and his wife, Paula Parsons, KS
Four Daughters – Vicki Williams and her husband, Jerry Parsons, KS
Agnes "Nana" Mateer Parsons, KS
Ann Cruse and her husband, Kevin Parsons, KS
Patricia "Patty" Shaver Parsons, KS
Eighteen Grandchildren
Ten Great-Grandchildren
Daughters-in-law – Becky, Melody, Janet and Laura
Sons-in-law – Kevin and Mike
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Daniel and Rafael Ramirez, Jr.; four sisters, Esperanza Cardenas, Consuelo Arriola, Sara Munoz, and Petra Bernal; and one son, Eugene "Gene" Ramirez.
The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2008, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The family will receive friends immediately following the Rosary.
Memorials are suggested to the Parsons Fire Department or the American Red Cross. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joaquin Ramirez, Sr., please visit our flower store.
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