OBITUARY
With profound sadness, the family announces the passing of our beloved Raul David Ramos, 59, a devoted father, cherished friend, and remarkable soul, of San Angelo, on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Raul was born February 27, 1966, in San Angelo, to Raul Ramos and Alicia Cardenas Martinez. Raul attended Central High School and served his country honorably in the United States Navy, enlisting in 1984, where he became an elite foreign language Navy linguist. While his military service was distinguished, it was the lifelong bonds he formed that meant the most to him—brothers for life, friendships built through shared experience, trust, and unwavering loyalty. These connections remained among his most treasured relationships. Upon completion of his military service, he held several business management roles and ended his career at his home away from home, “Spams”.
As a single father of 5 children, he embraced the role with unmatched strength and tenderness, raising his children with boundless love, patience, and guidance. His children were his greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. Every choice he made and every hour he worked was driven by one goal: to provide the very best life that he could for them.
Raul had the biggest heart and was a true one-of-a-kind character, the kind of guy who made life a lot louder and much more fun. He didn’t just walk into a room; he took it over! He was the life of the party, he never met a stranger, always had jokes or quick-witted comebacks, and told you the truth. To know him was to be part of his world, a world where you had to endure his jokes to earn his loyalty. He would make fun of you in a loving way, and as his friends would say, “In order to love him, you had to hate him.” He was loved by many, both by his family and by the friends he made everywhere he went, especially those who spent time with him at his work, Spams, which we called his “second family”.
Raul was known by several nicknames: Raulito, Forties, Five-Dollars, Spank Me, Tio, Uncle, Mijo, Pops and his favorite, “Dad”. If you didn’t have a nickname, he would make sure you had one, whether you liked it or not, you were stuck with it, and he made sure everyone knew it.
He was a master of puzzles and the self-proclaimed king of Wheel of Fortune; if you dared to challenge him, you’d better be prepared to lose—and hear about it for the rest of the night, as he had no problem rubbing a victory in your face with a grin. His legacy of warmth and devotion will continue to spin, much like the wheels he so enjoyed watching. His passing marks the end of a life well-lived, filled with love, faith, and the occasional thrill of a good game.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Tracy and Felisha Martinez, his son, Raul Julian Ramos and wife Abigail Ramos, his granddaughter Lilith Ramos, uncle Zaragoza Junior Cardenas, grandparents Zaragoza and Maria Cardenas, and Fernando and Carmen Ramos.
Raul was the beloved father of Nathaniel Ramos, Daniel Munoz and wife Ashley, Aaliyah Ramos, Azaleah Ramos; grandchildren, Caiden Ramos, Braxton Ramos, Ezrah Ramos, Adrianna Munoz, Alianna Munoz and Avianna Munoz.
Raul leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his mother, Alicia Cardenas Martinez; father, Raul Ramos; brother Fernando A. Martinez; sister Alisa Ramos Hernandez; nephews Michael Hernandez, Michael Brown Jr, Malachi Brown, Christian Martinez and Zachary Hernandez; niece, Miaesha Darby, Tei’ah Darby, Gianna Hunter; plus numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Raul’s presence brought joy and laughter to everyone around him, and his absence leaves a deep void in our hearts. His words of encouragement lifted many hearts.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Friends and family are invited to gather, share memories, and honor the man who gave so much of himself to others.
Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Kandi Land Party Room
75 East Avenue K
San Angelo, Texas 76903
In lieu of flowers, please bring your favorite story of Raul to share with the family.
Revelation 21:4 “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
— From Gutierrez Funeral Home
