Alfonso Perez Ramos, Jr., went home to be with our Heavenly Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Alfonso, or "Poncho" or "Fonso", as many called him, was born on October 22, 1936, in Austin, Texas to Elvira Perez and Alfonso Ramos, Sr.
Mr. Ramos was born into a family of extremely talented musicians. His mother played the guitar and sang vocals. His father played the violin and guitar. His talent for music was first recognized by his uncles, one of which convinced him to sing with his band, "Justin Perez and his G.I.'s". It was then when he learned to play the saxophone, becoming one of the smoothest saxophone players of all time. Recruiting his brothers to join him on stage, as well as his sister on occasion, Mr. Ramos formed his own band (Alfonso Ramos Y Su Orchestra) and quickly became an Ambassador of Tejano music. An artist with over one-hundred recorded albums in his personal library, he is known as "The Legend - Alfonso Ramos...El Mero Leon De La Sierra". Although inducted into the Tejano Music Awards Hall of Fame, and the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame, his talent on stage went beyond his music as he was quite the entertainer who could persuade anyone to "Get Up and Dance!"
It was by fate that he met his loving wife, Margaret Coy, and soon after they were married. In their almost 59 years of marriage, they were blessed with two sons and three daughters, which he proudly referred to as his "Queens over Kings, A Full House"; eleven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
With the support of his wife and children, Mr. Ramos traveled around the country sharing his God given musical talent with appearances before dignitaries such as President John F. Kennedy, President Lyndon B. Johnson, President of Mexico Vicente Fox, and at the Mexican American Inaugural Ball of President George W. Bush. He played for many weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and when needed never turned down an opportunity to lend his talent to raise funds for charitable events including his favorite of performing for Catholic communities across Texas to raise funds to build and maintain their churches.
Family time was important to Mr. Ramos. For many years he and Margaret spent Wednesday evenings bowling with their couples league at Dart Bowl, hosting many gatherings for friends and family at their home, watching their sons play sports and their daughters lead cheers. An avid and many say awesome golfer, you could find him playing golf at Morris Williams or Jimmy Clay golf courses most any day of the week - even once with Lee Trevino!
Alfonso lived his life by Life's Top Three Priorities: GOD. FAMILY. WORK., and up until his last breath, instilled those in his children and grandchildren.
Mr. Ramos is survived by his dedicated wife, Margaret Coy Ramos; their children: Al (Sylvia) Ramos III, Laura (Jeff) Hobby, Lisa (Burt) Fowler, Gina (Jose) Muniz, and Orlando (Kimberly) Ramos; his grandchildren: Al (Christy) Ramos IV, Chris Ramos, Joshua (Adrianne) Hobby, Justin Hobby, Jake (Rachel) Hobby, Jonathan Muniz, Jaret Muniz, Meagan Dodson-Ramos, Gabrielle Ramos, Mary Fowler and Jason Fowler; ten great-grandchildren; siblings: Joe Ramos, Ruben Ramos, and Inez Salas; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents, big brother Elijio Ramos and baby brother Roy "Pia" Ramos. We have lost a great man of faith and family, a man who was simple and a friend to all, but know those that have gone before him are rejoicing his arrival home!
Mr. Ramos' family expresses sincere gratitude and appreciation to the stellar staff at Brodie Ranch Rehabilitation and Nursing Center who became his extended family while providing his care.
The family will receive visitors from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., on Friday, October 7, 2016, with Recitation of Holy Rosary at 7:00 P.M., at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. There will be a Funeral Mass held for Mr. Ramos at 10:00 A.M., on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church at 1100 Main St. in Buda, Texas.
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