Humberto Arias Ramirez

Humberto Arias Ramirez, 88 passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the family home in Campbell, Ca surrounded by his three children. Humberto was born in Anthony, New Mexico on November 3, 1932 and was the youngest of 7 children born to Encarnacion Ramirez and Casimira Arias.

Humberto graduated from Gonzales High School in 1953, where he met his future wife Emma. Humberto and Emma married in 1957 in Reno, NV after Humberto returned from his service in the US Navy; the couple originally settled in Pacific Grove, Ca where Humberto worked at the Post Office, and the couple had 3 children.

In 1975 they moved to Campbell, Ca in search of better weather and opportunities for their children. Humberto was always active playing softball until he was 84, only stopping after injuring his back. Most weekends you could find Humberto taking care of his yard, “fixing” things in his home, and watching the Giants or the 49ers. Upon retiring, Humberto and Emma took great pleasure caring for their precious grandson, Vincent Michael.

Humberto is preceded in death by his parents Encarnacion and Casimira Ramirez, his siblings Pauline Ramirez, Phillip Ramirez (Esther), Alvino Ramirez (Petra), Robert Ramirez, Hilberto Ramirez and his nephews Joseph Ramirez, Richard Ramirez, and Phillip Ramirez.

Humberto leaves behind his three children Stephen Anthony, Vincent Thomas (Anita), and Lisa Ann as well as his beloved grandson Vincent Michael, countless nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

During the 2.5 years Humberto was homebound he had three guardian angels. His nextdoor neighbor Susan and her grand nieces and nephews regularly checked in on “grandpa” and made him breakfast. Humberto’s second guardian angel was his oldest son, Stephen who kept Humberto safe enabling Humberto to live at home, which was his one wish. His third angel was Wilma, whose generosity let Humberto live in his home the last 8 months of his life.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers whose constant care was patient and generous. Heidi, Jeff, Bridgette, Emerson, Ronnie, Violetta, and Francis thank you for your kindness.

And to our Dad we thank you for giving us so much. We thank you for the hard work of getting up at 3am for early morning shifts at the Post Office. We thank you for giving us a comfortable home. We thank you for the lessons we take from your life. Like Mom, your last week was a reminder of the strong people we come from, yet how fragile life is. Rest in peace, Dad.

Private graveside service will be held on Wed. 12/9/2020 at 12:15 pm. For attending the service please email Lisa at [email protected].