Leonires Rios Ramos

He was born on June 28, 1946 in Midland, Texas. As a teenager, he and his family moved to Oklahoma, where he graduated from high school and where he spent most of his adult life. After graduation Leon became a proud member of the U.S. Army and served in the 101st Airborne Infantry during the Vietnam War.

Leon met Martha Bortz and they married on July 21, 2001. Together they spent many happy years doing what they loved most, spending time with family. When they weren’t simply doting on their grandchildren, they were out fishing and camping with them. Volunteering as foster grandparents kept them busy as well. Leon was a skilled carpenter and was always building something for Martha or his grandkids. Even getting them involved in his building projects.

Leon was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha, parents Julian and Anita Ramos, sister Juliana (Victor) Martinez, and sister Euphrasia (Bill) Mills. He is survived by his granddaughter Echo Swan, her husband Mark Swan Jr., their children Rosalee Swan, Raelee Swan, Everlee Swan and Mark Swan III. He is also survived by his grandson Daniel David Bortz V, grandson Arrendondo Bortz, son Daniel (Tandra) David Bortz IV, daughter Kayla Ramos, granddaughter Katelyn Ramos, great granddaughter Jayleigh Lamb, brother Ascension (Donna) Ramoz, sister Dominga (Dan) Partenio, Martin (Sherrie) Ramoz, sister Aida Ramoz, and 49 nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great grand-nieces and great grand-nephews combined.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 25, 2026 at Victory Baptist Temple, 8627 E. Main St., Midwest City, Oklahoma. Details will be given to family and friends closer to the date of the Celebration.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his memory to Victory Baptist Temple.