Jesus Ramirez Gonzales

Jesus Ramirez Gonzales was born on July 23, 1936 in the small farming town of Tornillo, Texas. At age 17, he left home to serve in the U.S. Navy, and upon returning home to nearby El Paso, he met the love of his life, Teresa, as she was walking home from church. Jesus and Teresa would spend the next 67 years together in Southern California, raising their sons Jess (Sue), Eddie (Michealene), and Alex (Alena); and doting on their grandchildren Jessica (Allan), Brandyn (Glynn), Alexys, Ray, and Alyssa, and great- grandchildren Rylee and Westyn.

Jesus loved to talk to people and made friends wherever he'd go. When his kids were younger, he helped coach them in football and baseball (go Dodgers!) and volunteered with his wife at their school activities. He was an avid reader, and loved to read bookds on politics, history, and religion. He loved to laugh, kisten to good, soulful music like Freddy Fender and The Five Satins, and connect with family and friends over a hot meal or strong cup of coffee. He was a foodie before the term existed, and just like the life he lived, he took the time to savor every moment of every bite of life. He was the first one on the dance floor and the last one to leave a party. He was one-of-a-kind and the world is better for having him in it. 

Jesus passed away peacefully at home with his wife and sons by his side on November 29, 2025. While he left us Earthside, we take comfort in knowing that he joined his father Sostenes, mother Elena, siblings Maria, Angelina, Carmen, and Richard, and several friends and family pets in Heaven. In addition to his wife, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, whom he all adored, Jesus is survived by his sisters Teresa and Concha, and brother Daniel.