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Pete Ramirez Sr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the age of 88, after a long, happy, and fulfilling life. He was born on March 3, 1935, in Del Valle, Texas. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Guillerma Minjarez Ramirez, parents Marcos and Petra Ramirez, son Pete Ramirez Jr. and siblings Olivia, Mary, Trini, Adolfo, and Maria Elena. Pete was a great man with a sharp mind who always had the best stories. He dropped out of grade school at a young age to work and help his parents provide for his six siblings. He taught himself how to read by reading the local newspapers he would go around collecting to sell to the recycling centers. Any extra money he would collect, he would give to his mother to buy something nice for herself. He had many jobs including selling ice, shining shoes, working at Metzger's Milk, Plaza furniture, and traveling around the country working in various fruit and vegetable fields. He also worked in cotton fields like the one in Plainview, TX, which is where he met his future wife at the age of 18 and she was 16 years old. Years later, he drove a wrecker truck to support his family so his wife could be a stay-at-home mother. Together he and his wife were blessed with six children: Pete Ramirez Jr. (1955-2021), Mercedes Oeffinger, Leticia (Johnny) Flores, Corinne Ramirez (Beth, grand dog), René Ramirez, and Daniel (Monica) Ramirez. His children meant the world to him, and he was so proud of each one of them for each of their individual accomplishments. Once all his children graduated, he was motivated to go back to school himself at St. Leo the Great Catholic School and get his GED in his late 50’s. Pete was also a supporting and loving grandpa to his six grandchildren: Selena Joy (Corey), Tabitha Renee (Daniel), Victor Pete (Rose), Amorette Noel, Diamond Danielle, Megan Nicole. Even after a hard day's work, he would always manage to find the time and energy to be there for all his grandchildren’s school activities, extra-curricular events and always ensuring they had the most fun when they were at Grandma and Grandpa's house. From his witty humor, to teaching them Spanish, to simply making them peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, he was the true definition of the best grandpa. He was blessed with eight great-grandchildren: Addison Brooke, Aubrey Brienne, Ezra Nehemiah, Malia Danielle, Cora Adeline, Melanie AnnMarie, Tristan Nicholas, and Moses John. He loved seeing his family grow and being with them would always brighten his day. Pete is also survived by his sister Zulema, along with numerous nieces, nephews, sister in-laws, brother in-laws and cousins who he loved very much. Everyone knew Pete. He could not go anywhere without catching up with someone who knew him. He was the person you saw at the grocery store or the local panaderia always with a smile. Whether it was outside his home or in his home, he always treated you with kindness and the utmost respect. He was the best host to anyone that walked through his doors, from his children's friends in grade school to now, to even his neighbors that he loved. He treated every one of them like family. Pete missed his wife so much and still talked to her every single day. We are at peace knowing that he is by her side again, dancing in heaven to their favorite song, “Rosas Para Una Rosa.” Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church with a procession to depart the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Mission Burial Park South.

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Pete Ramirez Sr.

March 3, 1935 - August 16, 2023