Norberto "Tano" Ramirez Obituary (1972

Norberto “Tano” Ramirez, 31, of Carpinteria, CA, passed away on December 17,2003. Norberto or El Tano as he was fondly remembered, was born on August 7, 1972 to Severo and Angela Ramirez in Mexicali, Mexico. After graduating from Rincon High School in Carpinteria, he went on to become a very talented artist where his art work still stands in his hometown of Carpinteria, CA. He met his spouse Melinda Caudillo in Carpinteria. Tano and Melinda went on to have 1 child, Anthony Ramirez. Norberto was predeceased by his Paternal Grandparents Pedro”Don Pedrito” Ramirez and Maria Ramirez . He is survived by both his parents Severo and Angela and 3 brothers and one sister. Mario Ramirez, Luis Ramirez, Jose R Ramirez and Angela M Ramirez. It seems like yesterday we saw your smile and tender face. These are memories that will never be erased. Although you are gone, you have left a vivid impression in our hearts and minds. These few words we say to our beloved “Tano” We love and miss you Querido Hermano. Don’t fill heart with pain, but remember me every morning. Remember the joy, laughter, the smiles Im just resting a bit. Although my absence causes pain and sorrow, with my departure, it has alleviated my pain. So dry your eyes and remember me. Not how I am now, but how I used to be because I will remember you all with your smiles. Understand in your heart, that I have only rested a little. As long as I have the love of each one of you, I can live my life, in the heart of each and every one of you.