Gorgeous views from our family Lake Tahoe trip, about a decade ago—hard  to believe it’s been so long! Those were the best. We’ll make it to Yosemite in your honor, Lolo. Miss you!

Miss you still, Lolo, but your memory will always envelop me in warmth: The warmth your incomparably rich laugh, your AM coffee, your ever-delicious cooking, and most of all, your endless love. 

Forever treasuring our 17 years together, 

Your Granddaughter, Aine

Happy 85th Birthday, Lolo Romy ❤️🤗 We wish you could be here, but we are celebrating you today. So grateful for all of the years of happiness, warmth, and love. Love, 
Aine 

Miss you today and always, Lolo ❤️ Thank you for your listening ear, unyielding patience, and unconditional love. 

Happy Birthday, Lolo ♥️ I miss you today and always. 

Warrior and Patriot. 

You will never be forgotten.  



Dear Aunt Rosemarie, Rachel, Roxanne and Rhonda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I wish we were all there to show our support. I have been reading the wonderful things people have shared about Uncle Romy.  Like many others, I was fortunate to be welcomed so kindly  into your home back in 1991 when I first arrived from the Philippines.  Uncle Romy was someone who made you feel right at ease and I won't forget him sharing his tales of dad and that lesson on possums. I hope we get a chance to pay our respects when this pandemic settles down.  
Sincerely, Anna Mae

Condolences to the Ramiro Family

     From Soto Family


                                              





I feel deep sadness in Lolo’s passing. I remember how he and Lola welcomed and embraced kawayan and I when we joined the family. Kawayan and I got another wise and caring elder in our life. I will miss his infectious laugh and after dinner time stories of younger years and life in the Philz.  Lolo seemed content with life and with what he experienced and accomplished, and he was very proud of his daughters and grandchildren.  Lolo was sweet, gentle and had a laid back approach to everything, lessons I will carry with me through life. While I will miss Lolo, I’m happy he is at rest with our ancestors watching over us.

I always remember Lolo sitting in front of the TV after dinner watching the news or some sort of detective  show. I would sit with him on the coach, very little talking would happen,  but it was always nice just to sit with him. 

One of the earlier memories of Uncle Romy was my first solo trip to San Diego in the 80s. He picked me up at the airport with a warm smile and that friendly Filipino accent.  He drove me around the city with the girls, taking me to the beach, the zoo and other attractions. Then, of course, we needed to make a trip to the navy store to buy California sunglasses.  He told me how cool I was and I felt like part of the family. 

Fast forward about 30 years when I visited in 2019 and he hadn’t changed.  Still upbeat, maybe a little slower, but lots of dad jokes and that big smile. Over all that time, I never remember a harsh word or judgemental approach.  He was always positive and in his quiet parenting way, helped to guide me.  I guess that’s why he and aunt Rose Mary raised such amazing daughters.  

We will all miss his energy and love.


I remember I used to go out into the backyard and walk with Lolo in the sun. We had the funniest conversations about school and the weather and the neighbor's noisy dog. I also remember the Las Vegas trip we went on for his birthday and how crazy and disorienting the lights and the city was but it was very very fun to be out of my element

We remember Romy as a loving  & kind gentleman, with a good sense of humour.He was always so accommodating & welcoming.
We treasure the memories of our numerous visits to San Diego.The long drives to L.A., Disney World, & even Phoenix & Sedona to mention a few.
Thank you Romy for making our vacations such "WOW" vacations.
Rest in peace & may God bless.
We will always love & remember you dear brother -in- law & true friend.
                      Love, Mary Kay & Peter.
               
                     







Tito and I can “tsismis” for hours. Him and I always spoke in Tagalog. Our conversations start off with him asking, “Kumusta na mama mo?”, followed by, “Anong gusto mo?”. From there, we talked about everything. The only caveat: there is always food in between. 

We loved travelling. He told me about places that were delikado, but he would never tell me not to go (perhaps because he believed that “Life is good”). Aside from his “Oh, boy!” expression, the other thing he said a lot is how masuerte he is. For him, the first of his “suertes” was getting into the navy. Proud of his work, he would share with me things to which he would later admit, “O, mga secreto ‘yon” which made me feel special. 

We spoke about “yung sa atin” (i.e. life in the Phils) as if we spent the exact same years there. We have the same understanding about “hirap at saya”. Even those things that were sayang. For me, the biggest sayang was not being able to meet him and his family until I was older. But I would be forever grateful for that day since.

Through his suerte, he was always generous. My mother is forever in debt to him. And me: I’ve been spoilt! 

The biggest suerte for him is meeting Tita. He would talk about when they first met, how hanga he is of her and how napaka-bait she is. Of his daughters, he would say, laughing, “Your cousins are dugong Ramiro”. 

Watching his grandchildren grow up, Tito had told me that he was kumpleto.

Tito, you are suerte. But you created your own opportunities sa sariling sikap at tiyaga. I am very suerte, too. Because I got to know you and had the chance to be part of your family. You let me be me, understood me and accepted me like one of your own. Thank you so much for everything, Tito.

I am tremendously saddened by the death of my brother “Kuya Romy” and I cannot believe that he is gone.

There are lots to remember about him and words are not enough to express them.

The Ramiro family – despite being far away from him – always felt his generosity, loving heart, thoughtfulness, patience, and so on.

Kuya Romy was always proud of the beautiful family that he had – and thank you Ate Rose, Rachel, Rhonda and Roxanne for giving him the blessings that he had cherished so much.

Brod, you have left us but you have given us many memories to share with each other. They are always worth remembering. You will always be in our hearts. As all of us grieve your passing, you and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

We love you “Kuya Romy” and “Tito”.

In 1990, I came to the United States for advanced medical training.  I had just graduated from medical school in the Philippines. Uncle Romy picked me up from the airport with Aunt Rosemary.  I believe the last time I saw them was when I was 6 or 7 years old.    He helped me get situated and sent me off on my quest for a residency program. I will never forget that. It's hard to believe that I have been in clinical practice (cardiology) for the past  22 years.  My journey started with this one small step.  Thanks Uncle Romy. I'll miss your kindness and hospitality.

John K. Lee, MD (nephew)

I don't have the words to express the loss and sadness I feel at this moment.   Romeo was my father in law and I knew him as "Chief" for his USN service where he retired with the rank of E-7 ; Chief Petty Officer.  I used this name for him as a sincere show of respect I have for this man who came from very humble beginnings, and had the courage and bravery to leave his country and become a member of the US Armed Forces and earn his US citizenship while serving our great country, raise a family and build a life for himself in the USA.

  I have so many great memories of Chief throughout the years while spending time with him.  He was the typical Pacific Islander, always smiling, always friendly, and always with kind words and offer of delicious food and coffee for family, friends, and guest alike.

  His laid back attitude belied his work ethic and absolute love and devotion to his family.  Like many of his generation, you would never know the challenges he faced growing up and he maintained his friendly manner to the last.  I learned so many things from this great man without even realizing it.  Only when a friend is gone do we take time to to ponder the magnitude of what they meant to us and what conversations and thoughts will never be shared again.  

  I will never forget Chief and all that he humbly gave to everyone he met.

Rest in Peace Chief.   Non sibi sed patriae 

I have wonderful memories of Ninong Romy from my lifetime! 

His patient demeanor when Rache and I (during high school) took my dad's Malibu joyriding on Thanksgiving night and it broke down in National City. Ended everyone's night when both families came to our rescue....(yes, you can chuckle!)

Sitting in the back of their car on the way to Joshua tree and getting carsick. Geez, Ninong Romy never gave me a stern word.....

His lovely, generous soul has blessed my family with his enduring friendship. We will always remember him fondly.

Although I am fortunate to have countless wonderful memories of my Lolo Romy, my very favorites are bound by a common thread: The sense of ease and belonging I always felt whilst in his presence. From sitting together and watching Filipino channel to exploring Lake Tahoe, my Lolo's sunny and gentle personality brought me great joy. He will be deeply missed, but I know that the times I shared with him will always be recalled with a smile. 

Lolo Romie was a kind soul who did and achieved many things few can claim to have done as well. Gone but never forgotten.  

OBITUARY

Romeo Efondulan Ramiro

May 10, 1938 – September 28, 2020

Glen Abbey Memorial Park & Mortuary

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