Isabel M. Ramirez

Published 3:46 pm Monday, October 16, 2017

1922 ~ 2017

In Loving Memory of Isabel M. Ramirez (Mama Joe)

Isabel Ramirez, 94, of Groves, Texas passed away 10/16/2017. Isabel was born November 19, 1922 in Port Arthur, Texas to Genevevo and Basilia Ramirez.

He married Refujia Perez in April 18, 1950 and lived in Port Arthur, Texas and raised 5 children. They later moved to Groves, Texas.

He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. After high school he went to work at Texaco Refinery as an electrician. He was drafted into the Army during WWII where he served as radio communications. After the war he went back to Texaco where he retired in 1982.

He was active in LULAC where in 1965 was named the man of the year.

Isabel was preceded in death by parents Genevevo and Basilia Ramirez, and wife Refujia Ramirez.   He is survived by Robert and Debbie Ramirez of San Antonio, Louis and Nancy Ramirez of Groves, John and Tammy Ramirez of Conroe, Richard and Debbie Ramirez of Groves, and daughter Margaret and Les Love of LaBelle. Isabel has 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and one on the way.

Visitation is at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, 5200-39th St. Groves, Texas from 5 pm till 8pm with a Rosary to be prayed at 6 pm Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Service to honor Isabel’s life will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Burial with full military honors will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association.