Ramiro "Ram" Parocua, DAV Honor Guard Commander, age 76, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1944 in the small town of Tlazazalca, Michoacan Mexico to his parents Antonio and Soledad Parocua. At an early age, the family relocated to the United States to East Los Angeles where he would grow up with his two brothers Robert and Tony, and his sister, Victoria. Ram was very proud to grow up in East Los Angeles. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1962, where his greatest achievement was earning the rank of Colonel of his R.O.T.C group. He went on to continue his education attending East L.A. College.
Ram enlisted in the U.S. Army in April of 1964. He was initially deployed to Korea where he trained as a combat medic, and was later deployed to serve in Vietnam during the war. Ram was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in April of 1967.
Ram was a hardworking and diligent about keeping busy. He initially starting working as a Contracting Officer for the County of Los Angeles, before becoming a Purchasing Agent for Mexicana Airlines running Co-Mat. He worked for the airline 19 years retiring in 1997. After retiring, he then relocated to Seoul, Korea, where he various positions from working as a mail room clerk at the U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand; Club Manager, U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, and at the U.S. Armed Forces Currier Station Mail Room in Seoul, Korea.
On September 17, 1988, Ram married the love of his life, Lolita Kazuko Rios at the New Otani Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The couple would be blessed with two sons Phillip and Paul. Ram was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who centered his life around is family and supporting his country. He was a season ticket hold for the Los Angeles Raiders, loved deep sea fishing, traveling, and staying in touch with old friends while enjoying a good scotch. He was also a lover of animals and cherished his pets. His four-legged companions included Brownett, Happi and Toki.
Ram was very proud of his nation and supporting his fellow veterans. Ram was a member in good standing with the Disabled American Veterans for over eleven years.
Ram was the Senior Vice Commander of DAV Black Mountain Ch. 12, May 2012 thru May 2013, responsible for growth of the chapter membership, during that time the Chapter moved onward and upward, he showed them how to raise funds, engage the community in our activities, such cookouts, Hawaiian Luau’s, Christmas Parties at Sunset Station were they held raffle’s with prizes like 14 day cruises to Hawaii, computers, large screen tv’s and rifles which brought the membership and their guest out for a great time.
Ram was elected Chapter Commander in May 2014 thru May 2016 with Chapter growth continuing about mid 2015 Ram had the idea for Chapter Honor Guard, and he would not let go. He was concerned that final military honors were presented for officers and senior enlisted members of the military branches but not for military members under the rank of E-6 and below and wanted to correct that long standing practice. He started with three members today the Honor Guard is ten strong and has performed over 370 final honors in Nevada and California. Ram was elected Department Commander in May 2016 and performed the duties of the Dept. Commander with courage, devotion, authority, and showed compassion in all areas of the office, he was also a member of the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Committee and on the committee that planned all Memorial Day Activities at the Cemetery.
Ram will always be remembered as a hardworking, devoted patriot who served his country, his community; while remaining devoted to his family and friends. He will truly be missed.
Ram was proceeded in death by his parents Antonio and Soledad, and his wife, Lola. He is survived by his son: Philip and Paul (Denise); sister, Victoria (Louis), brothers: Robert (Betty) and Tony (Susie); and one grandson: Paul Jacob Parocua.
A visitation for "Ram" will be held Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be Friday, August 14, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, both at Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary, 800 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015. Graveside services with military honors will be Friday, August 14, 2020 from 10:40 AM to 11:10 AM at the Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.
Due to COVID-19, government restrictions will be in place, and all guests in attendance must wear a mask.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmboulderhighway.com for the Parocua family.
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