Our beloved father Rafael Ramirez, is now resting in peace after struggling with several health issues for over 20 years. Diabetes which resulted in dialysis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol all leading to several heart attacks and multiple amputations. Over the years his fight was no longer the same, and after experiencing the loss of his beloved wife and oldest son within the same year his health took a turn for the worst. Besides all of his health conditions, he was a very loving and funny man who enjoyed his family and friends company over everything. No matter how big his beautiful heart was it could no longer fight this battle, and gave in on 09/30/15. May God open heavens gates and welcome Rafael "Duran" Ramirez our beloved father, grandfather, son, brother and husband ! REST IN PEACE 09/03/51 - 09/30/15 !