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Arturo H. Ramirez, 80, of San Angelo passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2015 in San Angelo. Arturo was born on May 8, 1934 in Del Rio, Texas to Aurelio and Florina Hinojosa Ramirez. He grew up in Del Rio and graduated from San Felipe High School in May 1951.
After high school he enlisted in the Air Force and served his country honorably in sites all over the world. Finally, settling in San Angelo in 1972. He married Maria Estella Rizo on January 1, 1956. They had five children and shared 49 years together before her passing.
Arturo was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria; his daughter, Sylvia E. Ramirez Burns; his brother, Alfonso Ramirez; his brother-in-law, Richard Hernandez; and great grandson, Christopher Hogeda. He is survived by his children, Arturo Ramirez, Jr. and wife Margie, Michael C. Ramirez, Jerry D. Ramirez and wife Kathy, Sabrina Martinez and husband Gabriel, all of San Angelo. He is also survived by his brothers, Abelardo Ramirez and wife Anna, Albert Ramirez and wife Diane, Aurelio Ramirez and wife Concha, his sisters, Alicia Hernandez and Angie Zuniga and husband Frank, his grandchildren, Evaughn, Connie, Christal, Margret, Kayla, Klorissa, Michael Jr., Kade, Jerry Jr., Jason, Tyler, and Gabby, along with 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him!
Family visitation is from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Funeral service is at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Landon Henry officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers for the service will be Jerry Ramirez, Jr., Eddie Loehman, Johnny Lane, Mike Wolsfeld, Michael Ramirez Jr. and Kelly Cothran.