Ramon Garcia

Ramon Garcia was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Ramon always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Ramon was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.      Ramon was born on March 30, 1930 at home in Palm Springs, California. His parents were Petra and Pablo Garcia. Ramon was raised in Jerez, Zacalecas, Mexico. Always able to express himself well, Ramon possessed strong interpersonal skills. He was optimistic in his outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in his communication. Armed with a great wit, Ramon was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.      Blessed with a balanced attitude, Ramon was able to relate well with others. His occasional role as family mediator gave him the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Ramon was raised with ten siblings. He had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.      Friends and acquaintances found Ramon an easy man to get to know, and those close to him would often praise his open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. Ramon was uncomplicated and straightforward in his relationships, which allowed him to accept people for what they were. Later in life, he became friends with his next door neighbor.      On May 23, 1945 Ramon exchanged wedding vows with Maria R. Ceballos Carrera at the Parroquia Purisima Concepcion of Jerez, Mexico. Ramon was attentive to Maria's feelings, and he charmed Maria and others with his gift for being able to give freely and generously. A good listener with an engaging personality, Ramon was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.      Very much like a kid himself, Ramon identified with the inquisitive and creative side of his children’s personalities. He was able to direct his energy and spontaneity towards helping his children acquire added common sense skills. Ramon was blessed with eleven children, Florencio, Vicente, Jose, Ambrocio, Julio, Leticia, Abraham, Ramon, Cesar, Leonardo and Rosa. They were also blessed with forty grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.      Ramon was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around him. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Ramon’s strengths included being able to think on his feet. He could be a leader who sought impact for his decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Ramon was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. He was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Ramon could multi-task, and he was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in his work environment. His primary occupation was construction worker.      Ramon enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. He had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that he did. He put this creativity toward all of his pastimes. His favorite pursuit was wood working. He was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.      Ramon was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Ramon’s favorites was Pluto, a Pomeranian dog. They were best friends for 15 years.      When Ramon’s retirement finally came in 1982, he was well prepared. He used logical analysis of his retirement options in order to ensure his retirement would be fulfilling. Still, he was able to easily adapt to possible changes and enjoyed just having fun and being relaxed. In retirement, he found new pleasure in wood working.      Ramon passed away on January 30, 2010 at Sharp Hospital in Chula Vista, California. Ramon suffered a stroke. He is survived by his wife, Maria, his eleven children, his forty grandchildren and his nine great grandchildren. Services were held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Ramon was laid to rest in Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita, California.      Ramon was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, he relied on his senses to increase his involvement and awareness of others. He was always able to provide amusing repartee to his friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Ramon had a theme song written about him, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” He enjoyed his life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Ramon Garcia.