Ramón Capó Rosario passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Phenix City, Alabama, at the age of 98. Born on May 20, 1927 in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ruperto Capó and Estebania Capó Rosario. Ramón was a resident of Columbus, Georgia for the past 62 years and a member of Saint Thomas Episcopal Church.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, located at 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2026 in the nave of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2100 Hilton Avenue, Columbus, GA 31906, with procession following, for the committal service at Parkhill Cemetery.
A dedicated patriot, Ramón retired from the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class after more than 21 years of active service. His distinguished military career included service during the Vietnam War. He was honored with numerous decorations, including the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his military retirement, he continued his hardworking legacy with Brady Williams Paving Company and subsequently with Robinson Paving Company until his full retirement.
Ramón was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Lisa Gloria Capó; his son, Ruben Capó; and his siblings, Adriana Melendez, Severo Capó, Juan Capó, and Jose Manuel Capó.
His legacy continues through his children: Carlos Capó (wife, Sunny), Roberto Capó, Jose (Tony) Capó, George Capó, Rosa Capó Eaton (husband, Rodney), and Raymond Capo. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Andrew Wilson (wife, Lila), Nicholas Capó (wife, Camryn), and Thomas Capó; and great grandchildren, Alina Wilson, Zain Wilson, and Callahan Ramón Capó; and many nieces and nephews.
Affectionately known as "Monchito" to those who loved him, Ramón found his greatest joy in the simplest pleasures of life. His was a familiar face at local ballparks, as he spent years cheering on his grandchildren’s games and continuing to frequently watch random baseball games over the years. Ramón was most content passing time outdoors, occasionally fishing, tending to gardens, and taking daily walks at local parks where he would embrace the serenity of nature as he greeted each passerby, befriending many over time. With family and friends alike, he was always game for a spirited round of Dominoes or hitting the bowling lanes, and always eager to relax over a cup of coffee.
The family appreciates flowers or donations made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or other charitable entity of your choosing.
Ramón’s life, one full of love, passion, and exuberance is now cherished in memory, by many, and embraced in remembrance, most tenderly, by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who indulged him with care, in love and devotion, all his days.
