Jose "Rafa" Rafael Ramirez-Mendoza

May 7, 1969 - September 27, 2019

Alamosa resident Jose "Rafa" Rafael Ramirez-Mendoza. 50, went to his eternal rest on September 27, 2019. Jose was welcomed into the world on May 7, 1969 in Mexico, the son of Jose Ramirez and Felipa Mendoza Ramirez. Rafa was united in marriage to Brenda Barela on October 27, 2014. A Loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend who enjoyed soccer, going fishing, hunting, going gambling and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his mother Felipa Mendoza of Juarez, MX, wife Brenda Ramirez of Alamosa, CO; daughters Desi Ramirez, Carolina Ramirez, Susie Ramirez all of California, son Angel Ramirez of California; step-daughter Melissa Martinez (Samuel Duran) of Colorado Springs,CO; step-son Adam Martinez (Stephanie Trujillo) of Antonito, CO; grandchildren Jacob and Jalyssa Duran of Colorado Springs, CO; Aubrieanna Lopez of Alamosa, CO; Caydence Martinez of Red Cliff, CO; brothers Javier (Maricella) Ramirez, Jose Luis (Patricia) Ramirez, Jesus Ramirez, Castello (Liboria) Ramirez, Ricardo (Maribel) Ramirez, Miguel (Marisela) Ramirez, Manuel (Maria) Ramirez, Juan (Martha) Ramirez all of Juarez, MX; sisters Martha (Jose) Pinedo, Antonia Ramirez, Guadalupe (Jose) Torrez all of Juarez, MX. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rafa was preceded in death by his father Jose Ramirez, brother Salvador Ramirez and father-in-law Robert A. Barela. Viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 1-4 PM at the Romero Funeral Chapel in Antonito. A Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Conejos. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the La Jara Cemetery.