Henry Cornelio (Indio) Ramirez,69, of Alpine, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family.

Henry was born on October 1, 1957, in Alpine to Cornelio C. and Cecilia Ramos Ramirez, and was the first baby to be born at the newly opened Brewster County Memorial Hospital in Alpine.

Henry graduated from Alpine High School in 1976, and then proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a Mortarman and rose to the rank of Corporal during his military career. While in the military, he was deployed to several countries, such as the Philippines, Korea, Japan, and South America, to name a few. Following his military service, he worked as a cable lineman for several years before retiring.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelio C. and Cecilia Ramos Ramirez, and his stepmother, Yolanda H. Ramirez; his paternal grandparents, Pedro A. and Anita C. Ramirez; and his maternal grandparents, Herminio and Elena Ramos.

He leaves behind to cherish his loving memory his long-time girlfriend, Shirley Dudley, and his siblings, Bonnie (Mike) Heinen; Anita (Dewey) Mitchell; Dena (Arnulfo) Lujan; Robby (Karen) Ramirez; Pete (Karen) Ramirez; several nieces and nephews; two aunts, one uncle; and several cousins.

Henry loved performing on stage or at small gatherings with family and friends, playing his guitar and singing. In addition, he relished riding horses, spending time with his beloved dogs, and practicing martial arts. He also enjoyed camping and being outdoors and was fond of Western novels and old cowboy movies.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary for Henry will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Alpine Memorial Funeral Home chapel, and the funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 24, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will take place after the Mass at Holy Angels Cemetery with military funeral honors. A funeral meal will be provided after the burial at the OLP Parish Hall. Pallbearers will be Joey Hoyer, Adam Lujan, John Mitchell, Justin Mitchell, Jason Ramirez, and Jared Mitchell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Edward Lujan, Lucas Ramirez, and Kevin Ramirez.

Henry leaves behind a lifetime of memories, a family who loved him deeply, and a legacy shaped by service. He will be remembered as a proud veteran, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Services are entrusted to Alpine Memorial Funeral Home, and flowers, gifts, and condolences may be purchased and left by visiting www.alpinememorialfuneralhome. com.