It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pablo RamosAgosto, who departed this world on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Hospital in Los Angeles, surrounded by his beloved family.
Pablo was born on Dec. 23, 1954 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
A resident of Santa Maria for 30 years, Pablo is survived by his wife of 48 years, Alice Ramos and his son Pablo Antonio Ramos.
Pablo leaves behind a legacy of love through his four adored grandchildren Marcos, Myá, Martiza, and Mateo Ramos, as well as his two great-grandchildren Milo and Nehemiah.
Pablo was a proud and valiant 20-year Army combat veteran, enlisting in 1973 and retiring as a SFC in 1993. His distinguished service included being a drill sergeant at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, and a ROTC instructor at the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez.
Stationed in various corners of the globe including Germany, Korea, Ft Lewis Washington, Ft. Belvoir Virginia, and Ft. Campbell Kentucky, Pablo was the acting first sergeant of the 41st Combat Engineer Company attached to the 101st Airborne.
His courageous service extended to Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia, earning him the esteemed Bronze Star among numerous other accolades.
Post-retirement, Pablo embarked on a second career at the California Department of Corrections, California Mens Colony — San Luis Obispo, where he served diligently from 1994 until his retirement in April 2014.
A dedicated member of the CMC Honor Guard, he continued to exemplify the highest standards of duty and honor.
In the heart of his home, the kitchen, Pablo wove countless memories with his mastery of Puerto Rican cuisine, leaving an indelible mark on his family.
His spirit, a beacon of love, kindness and curiosity, will forever illuminate the lives he touched. As we bid farewell, we hold onto him in our cherished memories, for in those moments, he lives on.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated nurses and doctors at Marian Regional Hospital and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Hospital for their unwavering care.
A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 in the Chapel of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at St. Louis de Montfort Church, with interment to follow in the South Lawn of the Santa Maria Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Fisher House Foundation.
Arrangements are in the care of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory. Sympathy notes and words of support may be expressed at www.magnermaloney.com.