Fresno, California - Resourceful. Affable. Modest. Imaginative. Respected. Open-hearted. That's Ramiro.

(R)eunited in heaven and rejoicing with his wife of more than 60 years, parents, brother, sister, oldest son, grandsons, daughter-in-law and other loved ones. He's likely BBQing for them, and burning the meat just a little.

(A)mante de la palabra escrita, musica, peliculas, bromas y cuentos. Se podria encontrar escribiendo historias, poemas, o sus pensamientos. Y era buen dia si se escuchaba cantando o silbando las canciones de Vicente Fernandez o Sinatra, o riendose de sus propios chistes.

(M)otivated to do better and be better, he was a hardworking man of many talents: Mariachi singer, carpenter, word puzzle whiz, painter, caretaker, handyman, etc. He spoke of the importance of adaptability, continuous growth, and doing what brings joy.

(I)ngenioso y creativo, siempre descubriendo soluciones para lo quebrado o las problemas, estilo Mexicano. Era su modo de ensenarnos que todo era posible con un poco de pensamiento y esfuerzo, recursos o no. Nos recordaba que termino la primaria con las calificaciones mas altas en su clase, a cual respondia nuestra mama que el era al mas viejo de todos.

(R)esiliently took on life's challenges like raising a family in a new country, battling cancer, and recovering from a life-changing car accident. He attributed his outlook and fortunes to God, and always took time to pray and thank Him. For decades he volunteered in various capacities at Mt. Carmel where he built an amazing network of friends and compadres.

(O)rgulloso de la familia y su camino en la vida, desde Atotonilco el Alto Jalisco a Fresno. Su Tambochita en sus brazos viendo las misma pelicula siete veces, los muchachos en la camioneta en rumbo al lago, los nietos corriendo y gritando, cenas con todos juntos, El Butch siempre sonriendo y recordandonos que nos quiere hasta la luna y para tras.

A small ode for the 87 year old ode-making jokester himself. Thank you for the overt and hidden life lessons, memories, and laughs. And, let's be honest, dad, you probably chuckled as you made your way to Heaven thinking the 4th of July fireworks were for your grand finale, and the thought that we'll now always celebrate you and America together.

Rosary and remembrance on Thursday, August 8 at 6 p.m. at Lisle Funeral Home. Funeral mass on Friday, August 9 at 10 a.m. in the Nativity Chapel at St. Peter's Cemetery.