Rafael Dominguez Ramirez

October 24, 1941 - October 31, 2020

Rafael Dominguez Ramirez, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Tx. He was born Oct. 24, 1941 to Federico and Epimenia Ramirez in San Isidro, Tx. He married Dora Collazo on Oct. 28, 1959 in Winters, Tx. Rafael worked as a welder for Burgess-Manning for over 35 years. He loved playing golf, fishing, and enjoyed every moment with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He coached the Braves baseball teams for his kids and countless others; was a devoted fan of the Cisco Loboes, serving as a member of the “Chain Gang” for over 25 years; and was always willing to serve others any way that he could. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dora; 3 sons, Rafael “Buddy” Ramirez, Jr., Johnny Ramirez and his wife Cheryl, and Raiford Ramirez and his wife Rhyland; and 3 daughters, Susie Webb and her husband Edward, Delia Esquivel and her husband Pete, and Sylvia Ramirez; 16 grandchildren and one on the way; 11 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Rodrigo Ramirez and Juan Ramirez; 3 sisters, Isaura Silva, Nena Rodriguez, and Idolina Luna. He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Diana Ramirez; one grandson, Kory Webb; and one sister, Chonita Robledo. Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6-8pm at Chambers Funeral Home in Cisco, Tx, with a Rosary starting at 7. Mass will be Friday, Nov. 6, at 11am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with a graveside service immediately following at Oakwood Cemetery.