Miguel G. Ramos

A resident of El Paso for nearly 70 years, Miguel (Mike) was born the sixth of nine children on April 15, 1921, in Toyah, Texas to Gabino and Jesusita (Garcia) Ramos. Growing up on the family ranch, he learned to rope and break horses, milk cows and ride the range – he was a true cowboy. He took on family responsibility early at age 15 when his father died and helped support his family after that. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII in Sicily and North Africa for four straight years without leave. He followed that by his work and retirement from the Department of Defense at Ft. Bliss after over 28 years of employment. His military experience proved to be a defining moment of his life as he enjoyed telling stories about his service in WWII, the pyramids in Egypt and playing baseball. Over the years, he enjoyed watching LA Dodgers baseball and Dallas Cowboys football, walking, social time at the local Senior Center and nickel bingo at Sunridge Assisted Living. He volunteered at his various parishes for over 70 years and took great pride in the personal, educational, and professional accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. In his 1998 book, Tom Brokaw indicates, “It is, I believe, the greatest generation any society has ever produced,”…seeking not fame or recognition, “It was the right thing to do.” Throughout his life, Mike personified and embodied those principles and was one of the last living representations of the “Greatest Generation.”

Mike is preceded in death by his wife of over 54 years, Josefina V. Ramos and seven siblings. Mourning his loss are his children: Becky Birch (Don) of Seattle, WA; Dr. Samuel L. Ramos (Edith) of Duncanville, TX and Michael J. Ramos (Cecy) of El Paso; grandchildren: Jonathan M. Ramos, Dr. James M. Ramos, Donald G. Birch III, Clarisa Ramos Kearney (Damian), Stefania Birch, Joshua J. Ramos (T’ya), Nicolas Ramos, Deanna Ramos, Eric Ramos, Amanda Ramos and Julia Ramos; great-grandchild, Bella K. Ramos; his cherished sister, Maria R. Gonzales of Scottsdale, AZ and many beloved nieces and nephews all around the country.

Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at Martin Funeral Home Central, 3839 Montana Ave. Viewing is scheduled between 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 09:30 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2014, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2709 Alabama. Burial ceremony will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers are: Jonathan Ramos, Dr. James Ramos, Donny Birch, Joshua Ramos, Nic Ramos, and Eric Ramos.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association in his name.