Augustin Franco ‘Pancho’ Ramirez

ODESSA Augustin Franco Ramirez "Pancho", 68, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at a neighbor's home in Odessa. 

He was born in Pecos, on March 20, 1940. He was Catholic.

Pancho worked in well service, but was really just an old cowboy. He broke horses and loved to care for animals.  He enjoyed the outdoors - working in the garden and working "sunup to sundown".  He was always willing to help someone out, especially his only daughter. He never met a stranger. 

His favorite saying was "Kick it on back."

He is survived by three sons, Eliot Ramirez, James Ramirez, and Marty Ramirez, all of Odessa; one daughter, Stephanie Taylor of Dallas; three sisters, Raquel Talamantes of Venus, Calif., Ida Hernandez of Pecos, Rita Ramirez of Merced, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Santos and Esther Franco Ramirez; two brothers, Juan and Alfredo Ramirez; and one sister, Lucia Reyes.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2008 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with the Rev. Bernardito Getigan officiating. Burial will follow at Los Angeles Garden of Ector County Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include, James Ramirez, Marty Ramirez, John Ramirez, Joseph Ramirez, Seth Ramirez, and Thomas Espinoza. 
Arrangements are by Acres West Funeral Chapel.