ZAPATA, TEXAS---Jose Leonel Ramirez 76, passed away on Thursday April 19, 2018.

Mr. Ramirez was a Korean War veteran, a member of VFW and American Legion and was the veteran service officer for Zapata County.

Mr. Ramirez is preceded in death by his parents, Leonel and Emma Ramirez.

Mr. Ramirez is survived by his wife of 51 years, Aminta S. Ramirez; daughter, Christina R. (Anthony) Cabrera; brothers, Jorge (†Thelma) Ramirez, Rogelio Ramirez, Rodolfo (Yolanda) Ramirez, Javier L. (Mary E.) Ramirez; sister, Olga R. Munoz; and by numerous nephews, nieces, other family members and friends.

Visitation hours were held on Monday, April 23, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a wake at 7 p.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

A Chapel service was held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

Committal services followed at Falcon Cemetery, including full Military Honors by the American Legion Post 486 Color Guard.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas.