Juan Jose Ramos

Juan Jose Ramos 

May 6, 1947 – February 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Juan Jose Ramos, a beloved father, dedicated educator, and cherished friend, who departed this life on February 19, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on May 6, 1947, Juan filled the world with his vibrant spirit, and his legacy will forever echo in the hearts of all who knew him.

A lifelong resident of Laredo, Texas, Juan was known for his love of adventure and the beauty of simplicity. His passions included arrowhead hunting, where he felt a deep connection to the land, and art, which allowed him to express his creativity and joy. Golfing was not just a pastime for him; it was another canvas on which he painted moments of laughter and camaraderie, often lighting up the fairways with his infectious smile.

Juan’s presence was magnetic; he was the life of the party, a fun-loving man whose laughter could brighten even the darkest days. As an educator, he devoted 30 years to teaching at Santo Niño Elementary and Lamar Middle School, where he inspired countless students to reach their potential and instilled a love of learning that lasted a lifetime. Even after retiring, he continued to touch lives as a teacher mentor at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), guiding the next generation of educators with patience and wisdom.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roberto Ramos and Maria Dora Ramos; siblings, Rosalinda Ramos Lozano and Roberto Ramos Jr. 

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Marisa (Roberto) Benavides, Roberto (Sarai) Ramos, Marco Ramos, Thomas (Karen) Ramos; grandchildren, Alysse Gabriella Benavides, Roberto J. Benavides, Leah Benavides, Roberto Daniel Ramos, Jose Mateo Ramos, David Reynaldo Ramos, Carolyn Jordan Ramos, and Andrew Lawrence Ramos as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The family will be receiving condolences on Friday evening, March 7, 2025, from 5pm to 9pm at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, 719 Loring at Cortez.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday morning, March 8, 2025, departing at 8:30a.m. from Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am.

Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be: Roberto Ramos, Marco Ramos, Thomas Ramos, Roberto J. Benavides, Roberto Daniel Ramos, Jose Mateo Ramos, David Reynaldo Ramos, and Roberto Benavides.

You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 719 Loring at Cortez, Laredo, Texas 78040; (956)722-0001.