1931
Ramon
2007
Ramon O. Garza
August 11, 1931 — December 13, 2007
Ramon O. Garza, Sr., age 76, of Elyria Township, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2007, at his home.
He was born on August 11, 1931 in Hebronville, Texas. He lived most of his life in Lorain, moving to Elyria Township in 1994.
Ramon was a graduate of Lorain High School, and then attended Lorain Business College for two years.
He was a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War, receiving a Korean Service Medal with 5 bronze service stars.
Ramon was employed at Ford Motor Co., in Brookpark, retiring after 36 years. Previous to that, he had worked for General Motors. After retirement, he worked part-time at McDonalds on Oberlin Avenue in Lorain, and with R.G. Vending.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, where he was a lector and member of the church choir. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society, the Cursillo Movement, and the Guadalupe Society. He always volunteered to work at the church's bake sales along with volunteering to work for the church's credit union. Ramon also volunteered his time with the Consumer Watch Dog Organization in Lorain.
He was an avid Cleveland Indians and Browns fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially for the family cookouts. He also enjoyed traveling and watching the Price is Right.
Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Francisca (nee Alicea), 2 sons; Ramon, Jr. and Tomas, both of Lorain, 5 daughters; Rosa Garza, Rita Baker, and Lucia Garza, all of Lorain, Gloria Hill, of Elyria, and Melisa Krasienko, of Lorain, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, 2 brothers; Higinio and Francisco Garza, both of CA, and a sister, Maria (Nina) Rodriguez, of FL.
He was preceded in death by infant daughters; Maria Magdalena Garza in 1958, and Esperenza Garza, in 1960, a son, Daniel Garza, in 1998, his parents, Emilio and Antonia (nee Ollervidez) Garza, and a brother, Emilio Garza, in 2002.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 16, 2007 from 4-8 pm, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where services will be held the following morning at 8:45 am. A funeral mass will follow at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. The Rev. Fr. William Thaden, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
He was born on August 11, 1931 in Hebronville, Texas. He lived most of his life in Lorain, moving to Elyria Township in 1994.
Ramon was a graduate of Lorain High School, and then attended Lorain Business College for two years.
He was a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War, receiving a Korean Service Medal with 5 bronze service stars.
Ramon was employed at Ford Motor Co., in Brookpark, retiring after 36 years. Previous to that, he had worked for General Motors. After retirement, he worked part-time at McDonalds on Oberlin Avenue in Lorain, and with R.G. Vending.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, where he was a lector and member of the church choir. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society, the Cursillo Movement, and the Guadalupe Society. He always volunteered to work at the church's bake sales along with volunteering to work for the church's credit union. Ramon also volunteered his time with the Consumer Watch Dog Organization in Lorain.
He was an avid Cleveland Indians and Browns fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially for the family cookouts. He also enjoyed traveling and watching the Price is Right.
Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Francisca (nee Alicea), 2 sons; Ramon, Jr. and Tomas, both of Lorain, 5 daughters; Rosa Garza, Rita Baker, and Lucia Garza, all of Lorain, Gloria Hill, of Elyria, and Melisa Krasienko, of Lorain, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, 2 brothers; Higinio and Francisco Garza, both of CA, and a sister, Maria (Nina) Rodriguez, of FL.
He was preceded in death by infant daughters; Maria Magdalena Garza in 1958, and Esperenza Garza, in 1960, a son, Daniel Garza, in 1998, his parents, Emilio and Antonia (nee Ollervidez) Garza, and a brother, Emilio Garza, in 2002.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 16, 2007 from 4-8 pm, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where services will be held the following morning at 8:45 am. A funeral mass will follow at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. The Rev. Fr. William Thaden, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
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