Juan A. Ramirez

Juan A. Ramirez passed away at the Sanctuary, a hospice home, on August 9, 2019 at the age of 99 with his family at his side, he was born July 24, 1920, in Corozal, British Honduras (now known as Belize) and became a citizen of the United Stated and was a resident of LaPlace, LA since 1980. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Ramirez; two step daughters, Laura Ann Talbot (Kenneth) and Virginia (Ginger) Simon (John); son, John Ramirez of West Convina, CA; twelve grandchildren, Mike Danna (Joanne) of Denham Springs, Christopher Danna (Karen) of Marrero, Melissa Ordoyne (Joseph) of Harahan, Juanita Bonvillian (Dagan) of Harahan, Jennifer Forster (Chris) of Metairie, Tim Talbot (Jordan) of Marrero, Jeremy Talbot of Marrero, Jesse, Janet, Izabel and Janie Ramirez of West Covina, CA; great grandchildren, Matthew and Josh Danna, Katie Byone, Hailey Danna, Heather and Alyssa Ordoyne, Chandler and Natalyn Bonvillian, Nicholas Fouquet, Amber and Christopher Forster and Teagan Talbot; two great-great grandsons, Jackob and Michael Ray Danna; brother, Alfredo Ramirez, living in Bensonville, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Tomasita Ramirez; brothers, Ernesto, Raul, and Raymond Ramirez; sisters, Nita, Nellie, Bertha and Tomista; and stepson, David Hodge. Before retiring he worked for Guenter and Gailan CPA Firm in Metairie. After retiring he was vice-president and treasurer of Southwestern Title in LaPlace from 1984 until 1997, a title company owned and operated by his wife who is a Notary Public for the State of Louisiana. He attended Loyola University, was president of The New Orleans Association of Accountants, a member of the Airline Lions Club and took handicapped children to camps every summer, a member of the New Orleans Photographers Association, a life member of Msgr. Dennis Bergeron Knight of Columbus Council 5935, where he served as Financial Secretary for 15 years (which is not an elected office but appointed by the Supreme Council in New Haven, CT). He was District Deputy for the State Knights of Columbus overseeing 5 different councils in this area, in LaPlace (two), Norco, Reserve and Gramercy, a member of the 4th degree Knight of Columbus Archbishop Blenk Assembly, was the photographer for 4 different State Deputy’s for the State of Louisiana Knights of Columbus Council for 8 years, served on the Council of Aging’s Board of Directors of St. John the Baptist for three years, and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace, LA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Hope Mausoleum, New Orleans, Louisiana. The family wishes to thank Bruno and Regina Burrell, Linda and Ira Remondet, William Wright, Kim Wiltz, Destanie, all the nurses and all other employees at Ormond Nursing Home in Destrehan and all the nurses, doctors, religious and all other employees at the Sanctuary Hospice Home in New Orleans for all their tender care of our loved one in his last days on this earth. To share memories or condolences please visit, www.milletguidry.com

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Juan A. Ramirez

July 24, 1920 - August 9, 2019