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Eligio
Ramirez
Mar 11, 1953 — Dec 25, 2021
San Luis
Eligio Ramirez, 68, falleció el 25 de diciembre del 2021 en San Luis, AZ.
Eligio nació en San Luis Rio Colorado Sonora el 11 de marzo del 1953 a Eduardo Ramirez y Maria Rita Vera. Eligio, fue un gran esposo, padre, y abuelo. El sacrifico mucho en la vida para ver a su esposa e hijos lograr sus metas. Eligio es un pionero de San Luis, AZ y residente desde 1970, fue parte de la antigua Mesa Directiva de Agua Potable, y miembro y vice presidente de la Comisión de Planeación y Zonificación municipal.
Participó, además, en el movimiento de César Chávez por los derechos de los jornaleros agrícolas, y ayudó a muchas familias a hacer realidad el sueño de una casa propia, a través de su participación como secretario en el Comité de Bien Estar. Eligio fue parte de los esfuerzos en el desarrollo citadino.
Entre sus más conocidas contribuciones a la comunidad está la del impulso al deporte del beisbol infantil, empujando el desarrollo y crecimiento de la liga local, cuya calidad destacó por varios años ante la competencia regional.
El fue un ciudadano modelo para esta ciudad, que incluso nombro uno de sus áreas de recreación con su nombre por las contribuciones que hizo por la comunidad.
Lo sobreviven su esposa Silvia, 4 hijos – Martha, Eligio Jr., Tanhya, Edgar, y sus 11 nietos.
Su fallecimiento se adelantó para la familia, dejando un gran vacío.
Eligio Ramirez, 68, passed on December 25 th , 2021 in San Luis, AZ.
Eligio was born in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora on March 11, 1953 to Eduardo Ramirez and Maria Rita Vera. Eligio was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He sacrificed and worked hard to assist his wife and children chase their goals and was always proud of all their accomplishments. He is one of the pioneers of San Luis, AZ and was a resident of the city since 1970, being part of the former Board of Directors of Agua Potable, and vice president of the City Planning and Zoning Commission.
He also participated in César Chávez's movement for the rights of agricultural laborers, and helped many families make the dream of home ownership come true through his participation as secretary in the Bien Estar Committee while being part of the city's development efforts.
Among his best known contributions to the community is that of promoting the sport of baseball, promoting the development and growth of the city's league, growing competitively for several years before the regional competition.
He was a model citizen for this city, which eventually named one of its recreational sports field after him for the contributions he made to the community.
He is survived by his wife Silvia, 4 children – Martha, Eligio Jr., Tanhya, Edgar, and 11 grandchildren.
Eligio's passing leaves a void for the family, may he rest in peace.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in his memory at https://www.gofundme.com/f/eligio-ramirez-memorial-fund?utm_source=messenger&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR0tnO0Mk-7_bDSQMvtOPObKsMDH6whgFE5XbNIRL12RiucoKwIQuyvSQEc
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