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Rudy Q. Ramirez Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 27th, 2024. while being cared for by his loving wife and family after battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Rudy was born on April 15th, 1949, also known as “Tax Day,” as he liked to tell people in Floresville, Texas. He was a larger-than-life friend to many in Wilson County and beyond. Rudy was an accomplished athlete, earning a baseball scholarship to Wharton County Junior College, where he obtained his associate degree before obtaining a bachelor’s degree in accounting at Southwest Texas State University. Rudy was also an accomplished scholar, going on to obtain two post-graduate degrees including an Executive MBA and a master’s degree in science and technology from the University of Texas in Austin. Rudy also earned numerous professional achievements, including a Certified Public Accounting License from the State of Texas in 1978. In 1979 he was voted “Young CPA of the Year” by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and served as President of TSCPA for two terms. Rudy always selflessly gave his time, talent, and resources. In May of 2022, he was awarded the “Timeless Legacy” Award by the Texas Society of CPAs in recognition of his service to the profession, the San Antonio community, and the Texas Society of CPAs during his career. Rudy strived to live a good Catholic life through his early years as an altar boy, and later as he devoted three decades of his life to the Cursillo Movement, where he held multiple roles, including leading the organization as president for 8 years. Rudy not only supported the Catholic Church but many other volunteer organizations during his lifetime, including educational programs like the PTA, Junior Achievement, youth sports programs, and various San Antonio civic programs. Rudy was a dedicated and loyal employee who worked for the Zachry family and their companies for over 42 years. He held many roles and worked in many locations over his four decades of employment with Zachry. Rudy was an avid angler, hunter, and outdoorsman. He enjoyed the special time with family and friends that those activities brought. He was a world traveler who spent time living and traveling to many countries including Sri Lanka, Saudia Arabia, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Russia, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France, to only name a few. In short, Rudy lived life to its fullest. Rudy is survived by his loving wife, Mary “Rose” Ramirez, who he married on February 12, 1972, and his two sons Rudy M. Ramirez III, and Randy Paul (Sandra) Ramirez, and grandchildren, Marina, Sara Lena, and Roman Ramirez. Rudy is also survived by his brothers, James Ramirez, and Paul (Jennifer) Ramirez, his sisters, Maxine (Moses) Salas and Evangeline, and many beloved nephews and nieces. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, Rodolfo F. Ramirez and Mary Q. Ramirez, and brothers, Michael (Diana) Ramirez, Thomas Ramirez, and John Ramirez. Rudy’s unforgettable legacy of giving, serving, and loving his family and friends will endure for family generations to come. A viewing will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapel South, 1700 SE Military Drive, San Antonio, Texas on Friday, August 9th beginning at 5:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:30 PM. A funeral mass will be held in his honor at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1009 Trail St., Floresville, Texas on Saturday, August 10th at 10:30 AM, followed by his interment at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Floresville, Texas. Family and friends are welcome.

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Rudy Q. Ramirez Jr.

April 15, 1949 - July 27, 2024