Steve was born July 26, 1971 to Josie Gates and Ramon S. Gates.
Steve worked at Bay, LTD. for 18 plus years. He lived his life to the fullest and had a huge smile for everyone all the time. Steve deeply loved his family and friends and we all loved him! He loved to bake and cook, he also loved riding his motorcycle.
Steve had a passion to help others in need. He was a devoted Father, Son, a great Brother to his siblings and a wonderful Uncle. Steve's journey continues, he will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Steve is preceded in death by his grandparents, Victor and Anita Cervantes and James and Aurora Smith.
Steve is survived by his daughter, Kristen Nicole (Kenneth Bishop Jr.) Bucher; granddaughter, Kelsey Nicole; grandson, Kenneth Bishop III; parents, Josie Gates and Ramon S. Gates; siblings, Gloria (Rick) Camareno, Sandy (Mike) Quintanilla, Patricia (Max) Garcia, Leon (Laura) Ramirez, Jerry Lee (Bernadine) Ramirez and Leslie (Jose) Garcia Reyna; 36 nephews and nieces; 36 grand nephews and nieces; girlfriend, Isabel Hinojosa and numerous aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Funeraria del Angel Memorial Holly with a Holy Rosary to be held at 7:00 pm.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church, 3901 Violet Rd., Corpus Christi, Texas. Services will conclude at the church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Ramirez family.
