Augustin Ramos Jr.

Augustin Ramos Jr., 79, of Lorain, passed away at his residence following a sudden illness.

Born February 21, 1941 in Pharr, Texas, he moved to Lorain in 1970.  Augustin worked 27 ½ years at the Lorain Ford Assembly Plant, retiring in 1997 from the maintenance department.  He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union Local 425 and a former member of the Lorain Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary.  He enjoyed fishing and traveling to visit family.

Surviving is his wife, Manuelita (nee Gonzalez); a daughter, Suzanne Shell of Lakewood; sons, Reymundo Vaquera and Santos Ramos both of Lorain; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; and a brother and three sisters who live in Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Augustin and Santos Ramos; and two brothers.

The family held a private graveside service at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp.  Rocky Ortiz, deacon of Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain, officiated.