Raul W. Ramos, 77, of Alpine, Texas, entered eternal life on Dec. 11, 2021, at Big Bend Regional Medical Center with his beloved family by his side.

Raul was born on Nov. 10, 1944, in Terlingua, Texas, to Juan C. Ramos and Jesusita White Ramos. Raul later met and married the love of his life Sylvia Molinar Ramos.

Raul worked for 32 years at Sul Ross State University as a ranch hand for the Range Animal Science Department.

Praying of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at 10 a.m. with Father Pablo Matta serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Freddy Hernandez, Raul Hernandez, Jesse Vega, Joshua Vega, George Anthony Sanchez, Jason Llanez, Julian Molinar, and Gerardo Sanchez. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Izaak Lujan, Iden Lujan, and Michael Rodriguez.

Raul was a godly man. He loved spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed having family day on Sundays. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends, especially on his front porch. He enjoyed watching the Andy Griffith show, as well as driving around town with his beloved wife Sylvia.

Those preceding Raul in death were his parents; his son Raul Ramos, Jr.,; and his three brothers, Lionel Ramos, Alvaro Ramos, and Ervay Ramos.

Those left to honor and cherish the life of Raul is his beloved wife of 55 years, Sylvia Ramos; son Tommy Ramos; daughters Vicky Vega, JoAnna Ramos, and Monica Llanez; grandchildren Jason Llanez, Crystal Lujan, Freddy Hernandez, Stephanie Llanez, Crystal Martinez, Raul Hernandez, Jesse Vega, Melissa Martin, Joshua Vega, George Anthony Sanchez; 16 great grandchildren; sisters Florinda Ramos, Elva Rodriguez, and Celia Vasquez; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many beloved friends.

Online condolences may be left at alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.

The Ramos family has entrusted services to Alpine Memorial Funeral Home.