Ben Ramirez, 56, of Laveen passed away May 26, 2012. He was born in Cheyenne, WY on February 12, 1956. Ben grew up in Cheyenne. He was an equipment mechanic for 41 years. He loved the outdoors and being with his grandkids. He was a friend, father and brother to so many. Ben is survived by Karen Whittle; His daughters Desiree (Chris) Montoya and Valerie (Anthony) Estorga Jr.; his grandkids Alyse, Nano, and Justin Montoya and Anthony III, Jayden and Jenessa Estorga. Visitation for Ben is Thursday, May 31 from 5 to 9pm at Thompson’s Valley West Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338. The rosary will start at 7pm. Services for Ben are the following morning at 11am also at Thompson’s Valley West Funeral Chapel.