Raul “ Roy ” Ramirez 67, of Port Arthur, TX, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2005 at the Arboretum extended care facility in Winnie.
He was a native of Dallas, TX born October 24, 1937, and had been a resident of the Mid-County area most of his life. He was retired from Texaco Chemical Company after serving many years as a pipe fitter. Mr. Ramirez was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Nederland and enjoyed performing as a percussion musician having played with the Harry Vaughn Orchestra and other bands in the area. He had also worked as a Mortician in his earlier career.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Ramirez; two daughters, Elizabeth Rameriz and Renee Ransom and husband, Mel; one step-daughter, Catherine Burgess; two grandchildren, McCall Ransom and Reid Ransom; one step-grandchild, Lauren Bergeron; one brother, Alfonso Rameriz, Jr. and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Refugio "Cu Ca" and Alfonso Rameriz, Sr. and one brother, Paul Ramirez.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-8 pm Sunday, September 18, 2005 at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. in Nederland with a Rosary being recited at 6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, Monday, September 19, 2005 at St. Charles Catholic Church with Reverend Dan Malain officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
For those desiring memorial contributions may be directed to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America 505 8th. Ave., Suite 902, New York, NY 10018.
