Alfredo Lara Ramirez

Alfred "Al" Lara Ramirez passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, January 27th at his home in Red Bluff, CA. He was born April 1, 1931 in Moyahua, Zacatecas, in Mexico to Rafael and Josefina Lara Ramirez. He arrived in California as a teenager and worked at Mills Orchards by Hamiliton City then moved to Westwood, CA where he taught himself English and worked in a lumber mill. He met his loving wife of 60 years, Irene Velasquez, at a dance in Susanville, CA in 1950. They made their first home in Westwood, moving to Corning, CA when the Westwood mill closed, and eventually settled in Red Bluff, where they raised their four children. Alfred was an accomplished millwright for 35 years. He was an honest man with a strong work ethic who was respected by his co-workers, many of whom became lifelong friends. He was passionate about family, sports, and bowling, and particularly enjoyed spending time with his family camping and hiking. He was an avid follower and fan of his children and grandchildren's sports. Alfred, "Abuelo", found special joy taking walks with his nine grandchildren. After his retirement he discovered his second home at Tehama Family Fitness Center where he rarely missed a day working out. Alfred was preceded in death by his son, John Cecil Ramirez, who now welcomes him in heaven with open arms. He is survived by and will be missed by his wife Irene, sons, Ralph (Debbie) Ramirez of Red Bluff, Al Ramirez of San Jose, CA, daughter Rosie (Steve Ahrens) Gilbert-Ahrens, of Red Bluff. He was a proud Abuelo to Jessalyn (Joel), Garin, Collin, Robert (Diana), John, Anthony, Richard (Leslie), Randy, Daniel (Jana), and eleven great-grandchildren. A rosary will be held on Thursday, January 31st, 7 p.m. at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. A mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Friday, February 1st, 11 a.m., followed immediately by a reception celebrating his life at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. The family extends a special thanks to Home Health Care and Hospice, and appreciates the loving prayers and kindness from family and friends.