Rosendo Ramirez

El Senor Rosendo Ramirez fallecio mientras dormia en la casa de su hija por complicaciones debido a un reciente ataque al corazon. Nacio el 7 de diciembre de 1927, en Mayari, Cuba, hijo de Santos y Carmen Ramirez. Se crio con ocho hermanos: (Flora Rosa [fallecida], Esperanza [fallecida], Roberto [fallecido], Ofelia, Eloina, Josefa, Victoria [fallecida] y Raul). Se caso en Cuba con Caridad y emigro a America con su familia. Sus esposas Caridad y Maria, sus hijas Elizabeth Rivera y Vicky Ramirez, su nieto Esteban Pou, y su bisnieto Brady despues le antecedieron en la muerte. Rosendo emigro con su familia en marzo de 1962 y vivio en Brooklyn NY, dando la bienvenida a otra hija, antes de establecerse en Grand Rapids, Michigan, y agregar dos hijos más a su famila.

A Rosendo le sobre

viven seis hijos: Maria Ramirez, Rosendo Ramirez (Lynne), Daisy Cruz (Abner), Marilyn Ramirez (Johnny), Jigsey Ramirez (Ernesto), y Marvin Ramirez (Robin). Los nietos son: Rodolfo Pou Ill (Sharon), Esteban Pou (fallecido), Eduardo Rivera Jr., Angelica Rivera (Jason), Sara Schader (Mike), Christina Stephenson (Duane), Nicholas Cruz, Aaron Cruz (Samantha), Zachary Ramirez (Jaclyn), Francisco Gausachs (Rebecca), Jorge Gausachs, Kelsey Ramirez, Eric Ramirez, Erlandy Veliz Grandal (Maira), Acacia Ramirez, Tanieka Ramirez, Cristian Veliz Angulo y Alexis.

Rosendo tiene 18 bisnietos: Lauren, Brady, Logan, Sophia, Kayden, Dominic, Yaneli, Yliana, Mia, Jada, Wilhelmina, Hannah, Winnifred, Jordan, Leiyani, Joshua, Wren, and Jadalyse. Tambien tataranietos: Emery, Oakley, Ryker, McKinley, Chasten, Luciana y Khalil Rodolfo.

Seria un eufemismo decir que

Rosendo era un gran trabajador. Trabajo en Rapistan Systems hasta que su jubilacion a los 82 anos. Disfruto de muchas amistades duraderas que hizo durante su tiempo en esa empresa. Tambien era propietario de dos bodegas muy conocidas en Grandville Avenue, Michigan. Fue propietario y mantuvo varias propiedades de alquiler a lo largo de su vida. Esta es la vida que vino a construir cuando emigro con su familia. La historia de como logro esto es a la vez valiente y heroica.

Por ultimo, pero ciertamente, lo mas importante, profeso su fe en Jesucristo como su senor y salvador. Ahora descansa con el. ''Confiamos, digo,

y deseamos mas bien estar ausentes del cuerpo, y estar presentes con el senor". 2 Corintios 5:8.

Gracias especiales a Jigsey, Ernesto y Erlandy por su amable y gentile cuidado durante el pasado ano. Fueron desinteresados en su cuidado excelente y constante. El entierro se llevara a cabo en el Cementerio de la Resurreccion. Una celebracion a la vida de Rosendo se llevara a cabo a las 5:00p.m. del miercoles 16 de agosto del 2023 en la Iglesia de la puerta abierta, 1730 Burlingame Ave SW, Wyoming, con el pastor Kevin Matthews oficiando. Los familiares y amigos pueden reunirse con la familia el miercoles de 3 a 5 p.m. en la Iglesia. Aquellos que lo deseen pueden hacer contribuciones conmemorativas a la Iglesia de la Puerta Abierta (Church of the Open Door).

Señor Rosendo Ramirez passed away in his sleep in the home of his daughter from complications due to a recent heart attack. He was born on December 7, 1927, in Mayari, Cuba, to Santos and Carmen Ramirez. He was raised with eight siblings, married in Cuba to Caridad, and then emigrated to America with his family. He was predeceased by his wives, Caridad and Maria, his daughters Elizabeth Rivera and Vicki Ramirez, his grandson Esteban Pou, and his great-grandson Brady Slater. Rosendo emigrated with his family in March of 1962 and lived in Brooklyn, NY, welcoming another daughter, before settling in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and adding two more children to his family.

Rosendo is survived by six children: Maria Ramirez, Rosendo Ramirez (Lynne), Daisy Cruz (Abner), Marilyn Ramirez (Johnny), Jigsey Ramirez (Ernesto), and Marvin Ramirez (Robin). Grandchildren are Rodolfo Pou III (Sharon), Esteban Pou (deceased), Eduardo Rivera Jr., Angelica Rivera (Jason), Sara Schader (Mike), Christina Stephenson (Duane), Nicolas Cruz, Aaron Cruz (Samantha), Zachary Ramirez (Jaclyn), Francisco Gausachs (Rebecca), Jorge Gausachs, Kelsey Ramirez, Eric Ramirez, Erlandy Veliz Grandal (Maira), Acacia Ramirez, Tanieka Ramirez, Christian Veliz Angulo, and Alexis.

Rosendo has 18 great-grandchildren; Lauren, Brady, Logan, Sophia, Kayden, Dominic, Yaneli, Yliana, Mia, Jada, Wilhelmina, Hannah, Winnifred, Jordan, Leiyani, Joshua, Wren, and Jadalyse. Also, 7 great-great-grandchildren: Emery, Oakley, Ryker, McKinley, Khalil, Chasten, and Luciana.

It would be an understatement to say that Rosendo was a hard worker. He worked at Rapistan Systems until retirement at age 82. He enjoyed many enduring friendships made during his time at that company. He was also the owner of two well-known bodegas on Grandville Avenue in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He owned and maintained several rental properties throughout his life. This is the life he came to build when he emigrated with his family. The story of how he accomplished this is both courageous and heroic.

Lastly, but certainly most importantly, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He is resting with him now. “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8

Special thanks to Jigsey, Ernesto, and Erlandy for their kind and gentle care during the past year. They were selfless in their consistently excellent caregiving. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. A Celebration of Rosendo’s life will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the Church of the Open Door, 1730 Burlingame Avenue SW, Wyoming, with Pastor Kevin Matthews officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Church of the Open Door.