Ruben Ramirez Sr., age 69, of Phoenix, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018. He was born on Harlingen, TX on July 1, 1949. He graduated from Woodward High School; then furthered his education at Glendale Community College obtaining an Associate’s degree in General Studies. Ruben had a career in Education Admissions. He had a passion for Dallas Cowboys Football. Ruben is survived by his three loving children, Ruben (Jeanette) Ramirez, Jr., Rudy Ramirez, and Reneé (Joel) Cazzell; his sister, Jane Garibaldo; six grandchildren, Charles, Troy, Brittney, Alexis, Nicolas, and Gabriel; two great grandchildren, Londyn and Jayce; and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Angelita Ramirez; and his brother, Guadalupe Ramirez. Celebration of Life services will be on Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Renee's residence.