"Where Caring Makes The Difference"
Obituary
Obituary of Ambrosio Ramirez Olvera
Please share a memory of Ambrosio to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
Ambrosio "Bocho" Ramirez Olvera, 74, a long time Port Isabel resident passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was married to Eugenia Ramirez for 48 years and shared six daughters together. His final days were spent surrounded by his family. He was a wonderful husband and great father. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchild. He worked as a Shrimper for many years at Zimco Marine. After retiring from shrimping he worked at Walmart in Port Isabel. He worked some seasons with Sonny’s Beach Service. He later went on to work as part of the maintenance crew at Bridgepoint until he retired for good. He enjoyed working on his yard and listening to music while he fixed stuff. He loved soccer and cheering for his favorite team. He will be greatly missed by his wife, daughters, son-in-law’s, grandchildren, great grandchild, family, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father: Pedro Rodriguez Ramirez, mother: Martina Olvera Ontinveros, and brother: Macario Ramirez Olvera.
Left to cherish his memories are his daughters: Lily Ramirez of Port Isabel, Lupita Ramirez (Eloy Martinez) of Mercedes, Martha Sanchez of Port Isabel, Gabriela Headen (Tommy) of Brownsville, Mirna Garza (Samuel) of Port Isabel, and Noemi Iley (Jeremy) of Brownsville, grandchildren: Rebecca Sanchez, Tatianna Headen, Dominique Headen, Matthew Garza, Ethan Garza, Naomi Hernandez, TJ Headen, Eli Garza, Baby Sam, Noe Hernandez III, Juan Tomas Martinez, Brennan Iley, Eluid Martinez, Cassidy Garza, Brielle Iley, Tamara Headen, and great-grandchild: Dustin Mock.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17th at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church at 705 S. Longoria in Port Isabel, TX. with cremation to follow as per his wishes.
Honored to serve as pallbearers: Samuel Garza Jr, Tommy Headen, Jeremy Iley, Matthew Garza, Ethan Garza, Noe Hernandez III, Juan Tomas Martinez Brennan Iley, and Dustin Mock.
All individuals are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines by socially distancing a minimum space of 6 feet apart and must wear face covers or masks. (May include bandanas or sewn or cloth face coverings).
You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Ambrosio “Bocho” Ramirez Olvera at www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematory, 395 S. Sam Houston, Blvd., San Benito, TX 78586.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ambrosio Olvera, please visit Tribute Store
Tuesday
16
November
Visitation
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Thomae-Garza Funeral Home
395 S. Sam Houston
San Benito, Texas, United States
9563991331
Need Directions?
Tuesday
16
November
Rosary
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Thomae-Garza Funeral Home
395 S. Sam Houston
San Benito, Texas, United States
9563991331
Need Directions?
Wednesday
17
November
Funeral Mass
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
705 S. Longoria St
Port Isabel, Texas, United States
956-943-1297
Need Directions?
Cremation to Follow
Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
About this Event
In Loving Memory
Ambrosio Olvera
1946 - 2021
Look inside to read what others have shared
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book.
Contact Us
Phone: (956) 399-1331
Our Location
395 South Sam Houston
P.O. Box 92
San Benito, TX 78586