Calixto Rangel Ramirez

Calixto Rangel Ramirez, 105, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Calixto, a native of Falfurrias, was a longtime Brownsville resident. He was the owner/operator of Ebony Heights Pharmacy for 28 years. Calixto was a proud WWII veteran and was most probably the oldest living local veteran from that war. Calixto was a reciepient of several decorations and citations but was especially proud of receiving a Purple Heart. Calixto served our community in various ways. He was a Commissioner with the Brownsville Housing Authority and was instrumental in helping build the Villa del Sol High Rise Building. Calixto was also an active member of the VFW, Lions Club International, the Elks Lodge, SCORE, and the Brownsville Historical Assoc. But Calixto's true passion was Golf. He enjoyed a round of golf daily up until he was 100!! Calixto was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by his family and friends, but by all those fortunate enough to have known him.

Calixto was preceded in death by his first wife, Armandina de la Peña Ramirez; his second wife, Bertha de la Peña Ramirez; his parents; his grandparents; and his siblings: Ramiro Ramirez and Estella R. Jimenez.

Calixto is survived by his children: Calixto "Cale" (Stella) Ramirez, Rolando Ramirez, and Marianela Ramirez Watson; his seven grandchildren: Michael Ramirez, Denise Gonzalez, Mark (Amy) Ramirez, David Gonzalez, Valerie (Zoltan) Rizanji, Melanie Watson, and William Watson; one great-granddaughter, Nadia Ramirez: and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue through 9:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the East Chapel at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home with the recitation of the Holy Rosary scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at Darling-Mouser. The Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. Committal services will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. The VFW Post 2035 Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the graveside.

Michael Ramirez, Mark Ramirez, David Gonzalez, William Watson, Zoltan Rizanji, and Roberto Ramirez are honored to be serving as Calixto's pallbearers. Calixto's sons: Cale and Rolando along with Cristobal "Mano" Jimenez, Ernest Tijerina, and Saul Summerall will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Calixto's family would like to express their deep appreciation and gratitude to his caregiver, Alejandrina Baca Garcia and Gentiva Hospice for the care and compassion with which they ministered to him.

Visitation

Darling-Mouser Funeral Home--East Chapel
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, February 17, 2017
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, February 17, 2017

Service

Recitation of the Holy Rosary

Darling-Mouser Funeral Home - East Chapel
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, February 17, 2017
7:00 p.m.

Darling-Mouser Funeral Home- East Chapel
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Saturday, February 18, 2017
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens
4464 Old Port Isabel Rd.
Brownsville, TX  78526