Rev. Ramiro Cortez, OMI, born San Antonio, Texas on November 8, 1944, died in San Antonio, Texas on April 14, 2026 at the age of 81 years. Rev. Cortez professed vows as a member of the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate on September 8, 1970.

During his long ministry, Rev. Ramiro began serving the Oblates of Mary Immaculate through out the state of Texas at several Oblate parishes and ministries, serving as a Pastor, Director, and Vicar Provincial. Throughout his time in Texas he worked with the people of San Benito, Houston, Huntsville, San Juan, San Antonio, Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and Laredo. He spent his last years with his Oblate brothers at the Oblate Madonna residence.

Fr. Ramiro, predeceased by his parents Bertha Ribakowski Cortez and Ramiro G. Cortez, Sr., as well as his brother, Armando and sister, Maria. He is survived by his brothers George, Carlos, Alfred, John, Thomas and Samuel and sisters, Suzzanna, Lourdes, Carmen, Olga, and Paula as well as nieces and nephews and many more great grand family members.

FUNERAL SERVICES

His rosary will be held in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, April 21 2026, at 7:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Chapel.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow the next day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the same location. Internment will follow services with family, friends and members of the Oblate community at the Oblate Cemetery on the grounds of the Oblate School of Theology.

Memorial donations in honor of Rev. Ramiro may be sent to Oblate Madonna Residence, 5722 Blanco Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216.