January 7, 1933-December 9, 2018
Ramiro (Vila) Robles, a life-long resident of El Paso, Texas passed away peacefully at the Ambrosio Guillen Veteran’s Home on December 9, 2018. A proud Bowie High School Bear, he served his country as a member of the U.S Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Ramiro is survived by his wife of 64 years, Belen Borrego Robles, daughter, Mary Helen LoPresti (Anthony),Moore, OK, sons Carlos Francisco (Esperanza), San Diego, CA, Ramiro, Jr. (Patricia), Wake Forest, NC. 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, sister, Bertha R. Sifuentes, a large extended family of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose L. Robles and Dolores Gonzalez Robles, three brother, Carlos, KIA in Korea, Jose, and Eduardo. Ramiro was a very generous man with strong family values who treasured every moment he could be engaged with his family, in a get together or via telephone on a long standing Sunday tradition. A people person, Ramiro had diverse interest. A sportsman at heart and long-time Yankee and Dallas Cowboy fan. After retirement as a civilian employee in the Transportation Department, Ft. Bliss, TX, he became an avid golfer who took advantage of his extensive travel throughout the United States and Puerto Rico to play with distinguished golfers at some of the best golf courses. A member of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) since 1960, he served as National Vice President for the Southwest for two terms and was active at the local level in Council 132 and 298 with educational and youth programs. Visitation will be Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.at Martin Funeral Home Central 3839 Montana, with vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass, December 14th at 8:15 a.m. St. Patrick Catholic Church followed by burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
