Frank Ramirez Sr.,

Frank Ramirez Sr., age 78, of Rockdale went to join our Heavenly Father on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

The viewing will be on We d n es d ay, Aug. 23, 2023, from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by the rosary from 7 to 8 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.

Mr. Ramirez On Thursday, Aug. 24, there will be a funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rockdale, followed by the burial at San Jose Cemetery in Hearne.

Frank Sr. was born in Robstown on Oct. 10, 1944, to Carlos and Benita (Vela) Ramirez.

He graduated from Calvert High School in 1963.

He began working at Alcoa in 1964 and retired in 2003, during that time he completed an apprentice program for carpentry.

He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus No. 7014.

His faith in God never wavered throughout his life.

Coach Ramirez was a beloved baseball coach and mentor to his sons and many youth members in the Rockdale community.

Frank never knew a stranger, greeting everyone with a smile, saying “hi,” or stopping to talk while he was out and about running errands around Rockdale.

He was the most beautiful, Godly, amazing, giving, friendly, tender-hearted soul, husband, brother, uncle, Pops, PawPaw, coach and friend. He will be forever in our hearts.

Frank Sr. is preceded in death by his son, Frank Jr.; his parents, Carlos and Benita; and brothers Jesse, Richard and Robert.

Frank Sr. married Lydia (Barrera), the love of his life, on July 10, 1965.

They were blessed with three sons, Frank Jr., Cruz and Danny.

He is survived by his wife, Lydia, of 58 years, and sons Cruz and wife Natalie Nichter- Ramirez of Cedar Park, Danny and wife Sherry Ramirez, of Rockdale; grandchildren Kolton, Ryleigh and Reese, Brandon and Shaylin (Montgomery), and MaKayla; and great-grandchildren Kassidee and Kelseigh.

Surviving brothers are Victor Ramirez and wife Mary Jane, Charlie Ramirez and wife Nellie, all of Hearne, Raymond Ramirez and wife Julie, and David Ramirez, all of Calvert, Pete Ramirez and wife Liz of New Mexico.

Serving as pallbearers are Rodney Barcak, T.J. Barrera, Milton Frei, Vincent Jimenez, Raymond Ramirez Jr. and Paul Skubal.

Arrangements by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, P.O. Drawer 1417, Rockdale, TX 76567, 512-446-5454.