September 2022

Juan G. Ramos, “Johnny”, 72, of Alice, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at his home while surrounded by close family and friends. He was born on August 19, 1950, in San Diego, Texas to Ponciano and Paula G. Ramos. Johnny as he was known by many worked in the oil and gas industry for many years with various companies from around the area. He was a hard-working man and made sure to provide for his family all that they needed. He will be remembered for his love of the holidays and having his family together and all sharing a special meal for the occasion. He had a passion for working his land and improving it with his tractor. At times you could fine him Bar-B-Queuing for his family. Johnny was blessed and gifted with a talent to sing and perform conjunto and Tejano music. Aside from singing to family and friends at every opportunity, Johnny was very well known as a band member and singer for Ruben Naranjo y Los Gamblers, Rene Joslin y Los Favoritos and Los Estrenos de Mando Garza. His passion for music earned him an induction and award to the Tejano R.O.O.T.S Hall of Fame Museum. Everyone who knew Johnny felt his big heart and giving nature. He was a hard worker and had an amazing sense of humor, always joking and laughing. He will be missed, especially by his wife and children Johnny is survived by his wife, Gloria, of 38 years, 7 sons, Juan Jesus, Ponciano (Melissa), Gilbert (Beatris), Javier, Robert (Maricela), Randy (Toni), Johnny (Rosie), 2 daughters Rafaela and Thelma, 28 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. Johnny was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to many. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday September 10,2022 starting with a viewing and visitation at 10:00 A.M. at Rosas Funeral Home Chapel. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 11:30A.M. Funeral Procession will depart the funeral home at 12:30 P.M. to St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church of San Diego. Funeral M

“The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. work is the key to success, and hard work can help you accomplish anything.” - Vince Lombardi A hard worker with a humble heart, Frank Olguin Torres, age 76, of Corpus Christi, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Frank was born February 19, 1946, to Manuel and Filomena Torres. He grew up in Monahans, Texas, with his siblings Nancy, Manuelita, Blasa, Ramona, Nell, Susie, Rosa, Irene, and Manuel, Jr. Frank married his one true love, Sylvia, on June 28, 1968. They met at church in 1967, when his mom (who was very persistent) wanted Sylvia to meet her son. When hard times hit, their love overcame all obstacles. Even though he joked about divorce saying, “it’s cheaper to keeper,” Sylvia remained number one even when his health declined. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on a celebration cruise. He loved her dearly and was so proud to become a father to their children Michael, Benji, and Adele. A true family man, he always put the family first before himself. Frank cherished time golfing with his sons and took the time to teach his daughter how to be independent. As they were growing up, when he had to scold his children, he would always finish his lecture with “ya big dummy!” Frank had an incredible work ethic. In any and all work, he took pride and passion in what he did, and was meticulous in his work. At the age of nine, he was shining shoes. At 16, he painted signs and was a drummer in a Tejano band. When he was 20, he started doing body work and vintage car restoration. His patience in complex situations helped him achieve. When he was 46, Frank opened and operated his own restaurant, “Crossroads Bar-B-Q” in Alice, Texas for 23 years. He woke up early every day to chop wood and make all the dishes from scratch, including the barbeque sauce and spices. That hard work paid off, as his restaurant was mentioned twice in Texas Monthly magazine for Exceptional Bar-B-Que