Rudolph Ramirez Obituary (1947 - 2026)

Rudolfo "Rudy" Ramirez Sr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by those who loved him dearly on Sunday, June 28, 2026. A well-known mechanic from Galveston, Texas, Rudy was born on July 23, 1947, to his parents, Maria Refugio and Santos Ramirez Sr. He Was Preceded in death by his parents, his son, Rogelio Ramirez, and his brothers and sister. Rudy leaves behind his beloved wife, Margaret; his daughters, Lena Ramirez-Zuniga (Samuel) and Annette Stepien (Paul); his son, Rudolph Ramirez Jr.; his sister, Dolores Hickey; his brother, Jesse Ramirez; his grandchildren, Cerina Zuniga, Dina Ramirez, Samuel Zuniga Jr, Aleigha Ramirez, Zavier Zuniga, Ashlee Altamirano, Amber Altamirano, Rudolph Ramirez Ill, and Claudia Ramirez; his great-grandchildren, Kamila Luna and İvyanna Olguin; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and other family members. A Respected mechanic and friend to many, Rudy will be remembered for his hard work and strong spirit. His memory will live on through the countless memories and stories shared by those who knew and loved him. On behalf of Rudy, his family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the staff and care team at UTMB Jennie Sealy as well as Anchor Hospice for the compassionate care they provided. We would like to also offer a special thank you to our devoted neighbor and family friends, Melva Aguilar and Michael Castro, as well as to all our family and friends who called, visited, prayed for us and showed up for us in this difficult time.