Ramiro Antonio Valdez, Jr., age 17, loving son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. Ramiro was born on July 12, 2002 in Wichita, the son of Ramiro Valdez and Angela (Villalobos). He attended North High School and was going to graduate in 2020. Ramiro worked fulltime at Meadowlark Landscaping with his step-father. Ramiro was a proud member of Ondiado Truck Club. He enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends and spent many hours at Keeper of the Plains. He was preceded in death by his father, Ramiro Valdez; his grandfather, Antonio Valdez; and uncle, Stephen Villalobos. Survivors include: his mother, Angela (Victor) Ceballos; his siblings, Ariana and Victoria Ceballos, Alex Austin, Jasmina and Gabriella Valdez; grandparents, David (Cara Parker) Villalobos, Theresa Magdaleno, Mike Magdaleno, Cynthia (David Mendez) Lerma, Gabriel Ceballos and Leonor Tarango; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation 2pm to 8pm Wednesday and Thursday; funeral service 10am Friday, all at Hillside Funeral Home West, 2929 W. 13th Street North, Wichita. Graveside will follow at Kechi Cemetery.
