Ramon "Papo" Banda Beltran

Ramon "Papo" Banda Beltran age 84, joined our Heavenly Father and open arms of our mother, Natalia, on Monday, March 17, 2014 surrounded by his family. "Papo", as he is lovingly known, was born on March 17, 1930 to Amador Beltran and Sara Banda Beltran.

Ramon was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Natalia Loredo Beltran; baby daughter, Marie Beltran; granddaughter, Nicole Marie Beltran; parents, Amador and Sara Beltran; six brothers and one sister.

Ramon is survived by his children, Ramon Jr., Robert and wife Lilia, Ernest and wife Janie, Gloria and husband Juan Guerrero, Cynthia and husband Arthur Arevalo; thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Socorro Nino, Guadalupe Nino, Melchor Beltran, Aurelio Beltran; several nieces and nephews.

Ramon loved and lived his faith and was an active member of Dolores Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the holidays. Ramon had a warm smile, big heart and sense of humor which will be missed by all.

Honoring Ramon and serving as Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Adrian Gonzales, Michael Beltran, A.J. Arevalo, Jacob Arevalo, Joseph Arevalo, Sergio Guerrero, nephews, Dionicio Beltran, Ruben Beltran.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Dolores Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dolores Catholic Church.