Robert Paul Ramirez

Robert "Bob" Paul Ramirez – Age 59 a resident of Santa Fe and Las Vegas, NV passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2005 surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Las Cruces, NM on September 4, 1946 to Joseph de la Cruz Ramirez and Doris Chaparro de Ramirez. He graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1964. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force. He returned to Santa Fe after his tour of duty for a short time and then moved to Las Vegas, NV where he resided for 30 years. He worked in the hospitality and real estate industries. Robert enjoyed traveling, reading, golfing and was an avid sports enthusiast. Robert will be missed by all who knew him. He was known as a loving, kind, considerate, honest, reliable person. He always believed the best in people. Above all, he was a faithful servant of our Lord. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents: Cleofas and Guadalupe Ramirez; Miguel Sr. and Ignacia Chaparro. He is survived by his parents: Joseph and Doris Ramirez; sister, Barbara Rivera and husband Fernando of Santa Fe; brother, Michael Ramirez and wife Sandra of Santa Fe; nephews: Erik Ramirez of Santa Fe and Matthew Rivera of Jacksonville, FL; nieces: Samantha Ramirez of Woodridge, IL and Michaeleen Ramirez and boyfriend, Jude Madril and their son, Isaiah Madril of Santa Fe, Collette Rivera of Mesa, Arizona; uncles: C.C. Ramirez of Santa Fe, Rudy Ramirez and wife Evangelina of Henderson, NV, Albert Chaparro and wife Ann of Santa Fe; aunts: Susan Ramirez of Santa Fe and Ophelia Carrillo of Las Cruces; and numerous other relatives and friends; he is also survived by his companion and best friend, his dog, Kirby who now resides in Santa Fe with Barbara and Fernando, their dog primo. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 16th, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Santa Fe on Osage Avenue, with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 17th, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Erik and Michael Ramirez, Fernando Rivera, Steven and Greg Chaparro, Ben Tapia and Peter Gomez. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be: Samantha Ramirez, Ernie Garcia, Reynie Ortiz, Anthony Gutierrez, Jimmy Delgado, Robert Saavedra, Milo Enriquez, Joseph C. Ramirez, Gilbert Ramirez, Wally Malmgren, Tom Mullaley, Stu Landman, Bill Miller, Mario Jacquez, Johnny Carrillo, Jay Shapiro and Maurice Bonal. The family of Robert "Bob" Paul Ramirez has placed their trust in the Rivera family of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Telephone 505-753-2288 or Toll Free 1-800-443-4854. Log on to www.blocksalazarmortuary.com where you may view photos and where you may sign the online guest register book.