Concha Ramos

On Thursday, April 29, 2021 and with the unconditional love of her family who was by her side, Concha Ramos closed her eyes to her earthly home and opened her eyes to a glorious homecoming in which her beloved husband Lionel was waiting with open arms as well Jesus Christ, Concha’s personal Lord and Savior.

Praying of the Most Holy Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.  A viewing for Concha will be held from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and then following the Rosary.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 with Father Pablo Matta serving as Celebrant, with Rick Ruiz and The Milan Brothers.   Burial will follow at Holy Angles Cemetery, where Concha will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Lionel.

Those providing one final act of love for Concha by serving as pallbearers are: Luis Molinar, Richard Wylie, Daniel Alvarado, Tony Alvarado, Dustin Garza and Aaron Garza.

Concha was born on December 1, 1934 in Alpine, Texas to Anita (Hernandez) Ramirez and to Luciano Ramirez.  She attended Our Lady of Peace Catholic School, Centennial School and later graduated from Alpine High School.   Concha attended San Antonio Community College in which she majored in Business.  She worked as the Comptroller for then Big Bend Memorial Hospital in Alpine, Texas.  She loved numbers and continued as an accountant up until her passing.

She met and married the love of her life Lionel Ramos in which there loved gave birth to a beautiful daughter Sally (Ramos) Garcia.  Concha and Lionel were married for over 55 years.

Concha was a catholic by faith, a strong determined woman, that never back down from a challenge, she loved life and was a true friend to all.  She was a devoted to her family.  She loved to travel with her husband in their Airstream travel trailer, as well as traveling to visit family as well seeing this glorious country.  She loved to eat red enchiladas.

Concha enjoyed any type of sports.  With her passion for numbers, she was able to recite and to educate everyone about various players status and how they would do during their respected seasons.  She enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and the San Antonio Spurs.

Concha is preceded in death by her husband of over 55 years Lionel Ramos; her parents Luciano Ramirez and Anita (Hernandez) Ramirez; her sisters Teresa Urquidez and Mary Lou Valenzuela; her brothers Billy Ramirez, Luciano Ramirez, and Pete Ramirez.

Those left to honor and cherish the life of Concha is her daughter Sally Garcia and husband Raphael of Alpine, Texas; sister Logia Valenzuela and husband Tino of El Paso, Texas; brother Frank Ramirez of Liden, Texas; grandson Ryan Perales of Austin, Texas; numerous nieces, nephew, numerous great nieces and nephews and numerous godchildren.

The family would also like to extend a warm heartfelt thank you of love to Letty Valenzuela, Joann Lister, Dr. James Luecke, Agave Home Health, The Prescription Shop, Connie Cornet and Father Pablo Matta.   As well as everyone who has offered prayers, thoughts and just being there for us during this time.  We say, “Thank you and may God Bless You All as you have Blessed Us.”

If you wish to leave an expression of love and support for the family, you may do so at: www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com

Services have been entrusted to Alpine Memorial Funeral Home.