Esmerejildo Y Ramos, age 89, of Pharr, Texas went peacefully home to Jesus on Tuesday May 26, 2020. Esmerejildo was born April 13, 1931 to Candelaria Ramos and Juan Ramos in San Juan, Texas.
Esmerejildo was married to Elpidia P. Ramos†† is survived by children, Consuelo Casas (Roberto), Estela Gallegos††, Rosa Anna Moreno (Elio), Juan De Dios Ramos (Sandra), Aaron Ramos, and Ricardo Ramos (Clara), two living sisters, Guadalupe Zuniga and Beatriz Ramirez and 12 deceased siblings, grandchildren Roberto Casas I, Laura Y Casas, Jacobo Gallegos IV (Stephanie), Antonio Vicente Gallegos (Carolina), Carlos Alejandro Gallegos (Jessica), Arianna M. Sandoval (Deig Aaron Sandoval), Elias Edelio Moreno, Omar Moreno (Allison Nichole), Justin David Ramos, Gaston Andoni Ramos, Gavin John Ramos, Josias Aaron Ramos, and great-grandchildren Sofia Estella, Aden Leon, Emma Abigail, Charlotte Ivy, Immanuel Alonzo, Estela Massiel, Elena Victoria, Vicente Guerrero III, Marcos Edelio Sandoval, Aria Isabella Sandoval, Emmet Rey Moreno, and Easton Andoni.
Esmerejildo was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elpidia P. Ramos, his daughter, Estela Gallegos and parents Juan Ramos and Candelaria Ramos as well as 12 brothers and sisters.
Esmerejildo was a devout catholic and long-term member of St. Margaret's Catholic in Pharr where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He was a proud veteran that served in the Korean War. After serving his country faithfully he began his career with Texas Highway Department, retiring after a loyal 40+ years. Despite having full time employment, Esmerejildo always sought to learn more-he went to technical school and became efficient in electric and HVAC work as well as repairing washer/dryers and lawn mowers. Esmerejildo even taught himself how to play the guitar and accordian. He was extremely community oriented and was known as ‘jack of all trades’ amongst his family, neighbors and friends; always willing to give a helping hand. Esmerejildo will be remembered by many for countless skills, devotion to the church and community, he will always be remembered as the dedicated husband and father he was. Esmerejildo is going to be greatly missed by his dearly loved family and friends.
A visitation for Esmerejildo will be held Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Chapel of Serenity at Funeraria Del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr, Texas with a chapel service on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM. The burial will take place Friday, May 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmvalleyfh.com for the Ramos family.
