Vicente Martinez-Ramos, a loving, naturally stubborn and determined father husband and grandfather passed away at his home in Kyle, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was 61 years old.
Vicente was born in El Salvador on December 2nd, 1959 to Celia and Julio Ramos. On December 22, 1983 he married the love of his life, Ilma Pineda. Together Vicente and Ilma immigrated to the United States in 1990 while Ilma was carrying their third child. Their initial destination was Los Angeles County in California. There they weathered life’s trials and tribulations while raising their five children. In 2006 their family moved to Kyle Texas. Vicente held many odd jobs through his life, doing whatever the family needed to stay together and to provide for them. He was an incredibly talented handyman, coupled with his determination, this allowed him to conquer any task placed before him. Vicente currently worked for Hays CISD as a maintenance worker, a position he had just returned to and which he had held for a cumulative span of 14 years. Vicente was very strong-willed; some would even say he was stubborn. He was always determined to have it his way. In his mind, he was never wrong, not that he was not, he just believed it to be so. Vicente loved his family and had high expectations for them. For him, every moment was a teaching opportunity. His response to challenges his children would face was “Don’t worry, I’ve done this before”, and most of the time he was right. Vicente was happy and playful around his family. He loved to help and play with them when they were children. He was a very hands-on parent and grandparent. One of his greatest joys was to spend time with his grandson, pick fruit from their fruit trees and basically do whatever his grandson wanted. Vicente always put his family first and scarified everything for them.
Vicente leaves behind his dedicated wife of 37 years, Ilma Martinez-Pineda as well as his devoted children; Erick Martinez, Jose Martinez, Diana & Chris Cerda, Evelyn Martinez, Lindsey Martinez. His love and generosity will also be missed by his grandson Aiden Cerda. Vicente leaves behind a legacy of strength, sacrifice for family and love which will be cherished by so many.
Please join Vicente’s family in celebrating his life on Monday January 4th, 2021 starting with a time of visitation from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm followed by a Rosary service and eulogies at Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby in Kyle Texas. Vicente’s funeral mass will follow on Tuesday January 5th, 2021 at Saint Anthony Marie de Claret Catholic Church, 801 Burleson St, Kyle, Texas with interment following at Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 19106 San Marcos Hwy, Martindale, Texas. Please keep Vicente’s family and friends in your prayers as they heal from their loss.
Please visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, or condolence with Vicente’s family on his On-line memorial site.
Funeral assistance provided by Harrell Funeral Home 1715 Kirby Lane, Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 268-8200
