Ramiro Gomez, Sr.

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Ramiro Gomez, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, the 20th of April 2024 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville. He was ninety-two years of age. He was born on May 16, 1931 in Carricitos, Texas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Angela Benavidez and Ruperto Gomez; two brothers, Ricardo Gomez and Samuel Gomez; a daughter, Yolanda Garcia; grandson, John Michael Flores; and great-grandson, Hutch Garcia.   

Left to treasure his memory is his beloved wife of sixty-eight years, Anita C. Gomez; his children Velma Gomez, Suzie Weightman (John), Ramiro Gomez, Jr. (Ivonne), Danny Gomez (Martha), Gracie Flores (Joe), Teri Cohan (Anthony), Rene Gomez (Sandy), and Steve Gomez (Ana); son-in-law, Hector Garcia; two brothers, Federico Gomez and Reynaldo Gomez; two sisters, Irma G. Atkinson and Eva G. Perez; his twenty-four grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. 

At the young age of nineteen, Ramiro served his nation honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. Returning from the war, he began his career in sales. He retired after fifty-one years of service with Gulf Coast Paper Company with customers throughout the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico. He was a well-known salesman who traveled throughout the area providing the best customer service.  

A community servant, Ramiro belonged to many organizations such as the Catholic War Veterans, the Knights of Columbus, The Order of Alhambra, and The American Legion. Most recently in 2019, Ramiro was inducted to The Order of St. Sebastian by the Catholic War Veterans in recognition of his “high stature as a humanitarian and for undaunted service to God, Country and home.” He was very humbled and honored by this recognition. Ramiro was an active and founding member of Mary, Mother of the Church. He was a member of the church Men’s Club and served on various committees within the church organization.    

Ramiro loved his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with them celebrating special occasions and holidays. He was always ready to share his stories of his adventures growing up, traveling in Europe during his time in the service and family memories. Ramiro was always ready to guide and give advice. Raising a family of nine, the Gomez household was always a full and busy one. The family enjoyed cheering each other on in their school events and athletic competitions. Ramiro and his wife supported their children and their friends during their time in high school by leading and serving proudly on the Pace Viking Athletic Booster Club. 

Ramiro had many hobbies and he enjoyed working in his garden for hours. He loved traveling with Anita, family and friends going on many excursions throughout the years. He was the family historian, taking pictures at every event, writing notes and memories to honor and preserve the Gomez family tree.  

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, the 26th of April 2024 between the hours of one o'clock in the afternoon and nine o'clock at night, with the recitation of the holy rosary to begin at seven o'clock Friday evening within the East Chapel of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at twelve noon on Saturday, the 27th of April 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard Road, Brownsville. Interment with military honors will then follow, via an escorted procession, at Buena Vista Burial Park, 5 McDavitt Boulevard, Brownsville.

Honored to serve as his pallbearers are his grandsons Mark Garcia, Ramiro “Trey” Gomez, III, Jeff Gomez, Wesley Weightman, Derek Gomez, Joey Flores, Stephen Gomez, Jr., and Kevin Gomez. Serving as honorary pallbearer is Justin Gomez.  

Memories of Ramiro may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com. 

Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945 Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111.