Mr. Nicolas Ariel Ramos

Nicolas A. Ramos, 24, of Duncanville, TX passed away on Monday December 22, 2014 in his Austin apartment. Nic leaves behind a large, loving family, an adoring fiancée, and many friends and colleagues whom he inspired with his love and his light.

Nic graduated from Prince of Peace Community School in 2005 and Bishop Dunne High School in 2009, where he met his fiancée, Cecilia Hernandez. Together, they attended St. Edwards University in Austin where Nic graduated Cum Laude in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with an Athletic Training emphasis. During his time at St. Ed’s, he was actively involved in campus ministry and student life, and was a student athletic trainer for multiple sports teams. Following graduation he worked in the athletic departments of the University of Texas at Arlington and Stanford University before taking on roles as a personal fitness trainer in Dallas and Austin.

Nic’s fierce love for God and family was clear in the way he carried himself, the way he treated others, and the way he respected and cared for Cecilia. He was organized, dedicated, goofy, thoughtful, selfless, generous, and constantly strove to better himself. As a lifelong athlete, Nic found his calling in inspiring others to live a healthy, balanced life.

Nic’s bright smile, smooth dance moves, and kind heart will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. Mourning his loss are his fiancée, Cecilia, his parents Dr. Samuel L. Ramos and Edith (Barbosa) Ramos, siblings Clarisa and Damian Kearney, Deanna, Eric, Amanda, and Julia, grandparents Rafael and Evangelina Barbosa, nine aunts and uncles, many dear cousins, and the entire Hernan and Irma Hernandez family. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Miguel and Josefina Ramos of El Paso.

All are invited to visit with the family on Sunday, December 28th at Mount St. Michael Catholic School at 4500 W. Davis, Dallas. Viewing begins at 6PM followed by a rosary at 7PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 29th at 10:30am in Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1111 West Danieldale Road, Duncanville. The burial will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Ln, Dallas.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Nic’s memory to the Hilltopper Athletic Training Program at St. Edward’s, Box 1016, 3001 S. Congress Ave, Austin or online at stedwards.edu/support.