It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Ralph (Rafael) Ramirez.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Dora, his children, Raymond and Veronica, and his cherished grandchildren, Brian, Helen, and Natalia.

As many of you know, Ralph faced numerous health challenges in recent years. Since October 2024, he had been in and out of hospitals and living in a nursing home, where his health declined rapidly. Through it all, his greatest wish was to be free of pain and at peace. On Sunday, September 14th, at 7:25 p.m., he took his final breath. I am forever grateful that his passing was peaceful and that I was by his side, ensuring he was not alone—something I deeply feared.

Ralph will always be remembered for his passions and the many friendships he built throughout his life. He was an avid citizen band radio participant and a proud member of Estrellas de Hollywood and Oncementristas for many years, where he connected with people from all over the world and formed lasting international friendships. He also had a love for technology and gaming, especially strategy and war games, where he enjoyed connecting with friends online and sharing his sharp mind for strategy.

We are now navigating the difficult process of making funeral and cremation arrangements as it has been tough doing so while caring for my mother, who is also dealing with her onset diagnosis and radiation therapy. Any contribution you are able to make toward my father's mortuary, funeral, and cremation expenses will be deeply appreciated. We are truly grateful for the love, prayers, and support we have already received, and we welcome you to share your memories of Ralph, which bring us comfort and keep his spirit alive.

We will be announcing service details at a later time. Once arrangements are finalized, I will share more information here so that all who wish to honor his life may do so.

Thank you all once again.

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For those who have asked to support in other ways, additional means of contribution are available:

Venmo - @veeramz83

Zelle - my cell #

My family and I thank you.