Ramiro Benavides Ramirez passed peacefully and joyfully to eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, surrounded by his four children and other family members.  He was born in Laredo, Texas on March 17, 1929 and he later moved to San Antonio, Texas and joined the Air Force, serving honorably 4 years stationed in Okinawa during the Korean War.  He went on to work and retire from civil service at Kelly AFB becoming one of the first Hispanic computer programmers in the city of San Antonio's history.  Dedicated husband to Yolanda, faithful member of St. Ann's Catholic Church community, fun loving friend, humane caretaker to his pets, strong convictions and determination characterize his long life.

Ramiro was preceded in death by his brother Julian, his mother, Ofelia, his sister, Cleotilde, his father, Ireneo, and his wife Yolanda.  He is survived by his children, Diana Alfaro (Manuel), Rosalinda Heard (Clint), Cleotilde Mendez (John) and Ramiro Jr. (Diana); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family members and friends.

Visitation will begin on Monday, October 29, at 6:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, October 30, at 9:00 A.M. at St. Ann's Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery # 2.