June 1, 2025
I took these photos after Luis and Annabeth were married. After the civil ceremony, we went to see our Abuelito. He was very proud.

This photo was taken after they married and moved to Mexico City.

According to Pa, he was 22 in this photo, and they were in front of the basilica de Guadalupe in Mexico City. Pa would point to his outfit and say "that was my zoot suit".

Bianca wondering what the fuss is all about, 

My dad sporting one of his many plaid shirts

hosting family on Christmas, 

that yellow plaid shirt never fails to make an appearance

my parents gladly shifted into grandparent mode, I am so glad our daughters had a chance to know them

my mom and dad were the forces that shaped who we are, I miss them dearly

it was not long ago that my dad would walk to store and load up his backpack or cart with groceries, stop at the pharmacy to get prescriptions, walk home and prepare lunch than sit to watch a movie. he remained active until his last days with us,

My dad was fiercely independent, he did not want to be a burden to anyone

My dad had a curiosity about the world that stayed with him all his life, he was always ready to learn new things and listen to new ideas

Always energized when grandkids came to visit

"te estoy mirando'....is burned into my daughters memories,

For Pa, all travels had to include a lot of good food, because like a true Cazares, he loved to eat! This fish was prepared beachside in Arraial d'Ajuda, a small town next to Porto Seguro. This was his first trip to Brazil.

My dad tapped into a life force that few will ever experience. 

My dad lived a full and rich life right to his last day with us. 

I am truly fortunate to have the father that I did.

Both parents never had their own graduations--they couldn't even attend high school in Mexico. But they attended many college graduations in the US as all 6 kids earned degrees. Arturo in the back was at Stanford at the time of this photo, and 8 years later, I would be at Berkeley as a student. Ramon Jr.  would have already graduated from Davis, Leo was also at Stanford, and Sara was at Harvard. None of that would have been possible without all the sacrifices made to give us the educational opportunities they never had.

we have closet full of plaid shirts and corduroys if anybody is interested :-)

My dad took joy in watching his grandkids grow into mature confident adults

Growing up we see our parents as invincible bigger than life characters,  

my mom and dad are together now, I will always remember the warmth they provided

My dad was born in the USA but identified very much as Mexican. He internalized the mexican culture, he married and started a family in Mexico. 
My dad was not be denied his US citizenship. My dad was every much an American as anyone born in the US. 
For my dad it was never one or the other. It was both - fully Mexican and every bit an American.

Education was a priority for my dad. He proudly wore university sweatshirts.

Sienna showing off a new dress, 

Family was central to my mom and dad's life.  My dad saw his purpose in life was to provide for his family. He so much enjoyed watching the grandkids grow up.

originally, the yard was mostly rocky concrete ruble, after much work by us young kids and my dad, it became is rich melody of fresh peppers, tomatoes and fruits for the family.  I was fortunate to enjoy it with him one last time this last year.

Tio Ramon, te voy a extrañar siempre eres el ultimo de los hermanos Cazares Zavala  Dios te cobije en sus brazos ,ya no voy a tener esas grandes platicas que teniamos por telefono gracias por ser parte de mi familia  .Bendiciones infinitas  a toda tu familia abrazos y Los reconforte en estos momentos Amén 🙏

I was very blessed to have known my Tio Ramon. He welcomed us into his home while my mom cared for my visa abuelita Pepis. Always so happy and full of life. He loved to share stories. Loved to garden. His garden was beautiful. So many veggies and fruits. His pride and joy.   I have some many memories of holidays spent together with his family.  My Tia Sara’s delicious cooking and my Tio’s amazing carnitas. He loved to sing along to his music and laugh. I will always cherish those moments in my heart.  I know God received him home He has joined his Corazonsote as he lovingly referred to my Tia Sara. Gracias Tio Ramon  Hasta pronto ❤️

Pa singing Cielito Lindo and playing his guitar at a family holiday party, December 2011.

Honeymoon, Lago de Camecuaro, Michoacán, April 1959

April 2025 giving a tour of his garden, enjoying a rich harvest of lemons, grapes, nopales, grapefruit, apricots and more

Jan 28 2025 surrounded by nopales, enjoying a blood orange, determined to recover from pneumonia

Feb 2025 resting after day working the garden

Feb 7 2025 one month after pneumonia and infection, working his garden

Jan 28 2025, recovering from pneumonia and urinary infection, enjoying a blood orange from his garden

July 2024 paying respects to his older brother

Esta foto fue de la Navidad 2024
Nos dio mucho gusto tener a la familia Cázares en Zacapu.
Gracias tío Ramon por tu cariño!!

Nopales that he loved so much that he was willing to clean them. 
He enjoyed food. (Like a real Cazares)
He will clear a plate and never complain of the taste. For that, I was glad, for I am not the greatest cook. .

Now he is with all of his siblings, wife and parents. 
I am grateful that I got to spend time with him and get to know him better. 
He was always willing to share memories of his childhood with my father that made me happy. 
I will miss his stories and his gratitude for all that was done for him. Most of all I will miss HIM.  
Love your niece 
Sofia
Now he can play music with the angels

I would also love when he would play the guitar for me I took it as he was giving me a great treat

OBITUARY

Ramon Zavala Cázares Sr.

May 4, 1925 – December 24, 2025

DeYoung Memorial Chapel

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