Genaro Ramirez
December 10, 1940 – December 8, 2016
Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.
Mr. Genaro Ramirez, 75, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016.
Genaro graduated from Martin High School in 1959. He volunteered to serve his country in the United States Army shortly thereafter. He was trained as a missile specialist but later became an MP. He was stationed in Alaska during the Cuban Missile crisis. Genaro served his contracted honorably. His service time was extended for several months with what is presently called Stop Loss. Happy to return to Laredo’s warm weather, he began working as a parts specialist at Gonzalez Auto Parts. Before retiring he worked for Webb County El Aguila as a driver.
His daughters and grandchildren filled his life with pride and joy. His marriage to Irma expanded his family. Nothing was closer to Genaro’s heart than our Lord and his family. Genaro will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Irma Novoa, his daughters and family
Mr. Ramirez is preceded in death by his parents; Juan M. and Aurora Ramirez and brother: Juan M. Ramirez, Jr.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 20 years of marriage, Irma Novoa Ramirez, children: Zelina (Keith) Novoa Jacoby, Jennifer (Jessie) Robertson and Jo Ann (Carlos) Barahona, grandchildren: Christopher Jacoby, Michael Jacoby, Celeste, Camryn, Adam Robertson, Jasmine and Sophia Barahona, siblings: Genie (Joseph) Drouillard, Diana (Jose Luis) Arambula, Raul R. (Norma) Ramirez, Thelma Ramirez and Alberto Ramirez, sister-in-law: Dora E. Ramirez, many other nephews, nieces and other relatives.
The family received guests Sunday, December 11, 2016, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services. A Holy Rosary was recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral services were held Monday, December 12, 2016, departing the funeral home at 10:20 am for 11:00 am mass at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment followed to the Memorial Gardens of Laredo Cemetery. Full military honors were provided by the American Legion Post 59. Family had a reception service after interment at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr. Laredo, Texas (956)723-3611. You may leave condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com.