The world lost a beautiful soul, Ramon Merino, son of Ramon Felipe & Maria Dolores Merino departed this world for eternal paradise on March 5th, 2015 at the age of 85.
He was born in Hershey, Cuba in 1929. He left in 1948 to attend Louisiana State University, where he graduated with a degree in chemical engineering in 1952. He then returned to Cuba and worked for Shell Oil. He relocated his family, his wife Maria Elena and their four children Ramon, Lourdes, Julio and Loreta, to Lakeland, FL in July of 1967. He left everything behind to start over for the dream of a better life and the opportunity to live in freedom in the United States. He then spent 2 years in Hannibal, Missouri, finally settling in Houston, Texas. He was employed with Lummus Co., building a career until he retired.
A devoted husband and father, he and Maria Elena were blessed with 52 years of loving marriage, many grandchildren & great-grandchildren and a devoted Yorkshire terrier named Coco. He was involved with many of several church’s organizations, an active night of Columbus, and enjoyed helping Houston’s Cuban Refugees. In his free time he also enjoyed traveling with Coco, his constant companion, gardening, playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maintaining an active social life was easy for Ramon until the end Thanks to his weekly lunch dates with his friends and other retired engineers, some whom he had known since his life in Cuba.
With the passing of Ramon Merino, the world has become a little less bright. He was a man of great faith and a vessel of peace. His love, spirit and passion for life not only impacted those whom he was closest, but every single person he touched along the way. The people he considered family, whether by blood or friendship, were truly given a gift from above. His memory will forever be in our hearts and his presence in our past will always remembered in our future.
Ramon and Maria Elena were married February 16, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (departed October 16, 2009), Son Julio Cesar (departed December 31, 2006), and brother-in-law Carlos Martinez (Departed September 16, 2009).
He is survived by his sisters, Ana Vaquer and Loly Viego; Also lifelong friend Raul Montes; His children, Ramon Merino (Miranda); Granddaughter Leah Cayzer (Brian) & great-grandchildren Cole, Memphis & Ragnar, Grandson Aaron Arnett, Grandson Joshua Arnett (Tonya) & great-grandchildren Allison & Brayden, Lourdes Schultz (Dale), Grandson Kyle (Kim) & great-granddaughter Makenzie,
Grandson Christopher (Jennifer) & great-grandson Conner Ramon, Grandson Keith (Erin) & great-grandsons Kain and Axel Ramon, Loreta Merino, Elena Elias wife of Late Julio Merino, Grandson Amin “Papo” Merino (Summer) & great-grandchildren Jake, Ayden, Faith, Luke, and Granddaughter Erica Fayyad
The service will be held at Ramon’s Spiritual home, St. Albert of Trapani, Monday, March 9th, 2015, at 11 am. His ashes will be placed in mausoleum in Miami at later date, where he will be reunited with Maria Elena.
St. Albert of Trapani
The world lost a beautiful soul, Ramon Merino, son of Ramon Felipe & Maria Dolores Merino departed this world for eternal paradise on March 5th, 2015 at the age of 85.
He was born in Hershey, Cuba in 1929. He left in 1948 to attend Louisiana State University, where he graduated with a degree in chemical engineering in 1952. He then returned to Cuba and worked for Shell Oil. He relocated his family, his wife Maria Elena and their four children Ramon, Lourdes, Julio and Loreta, to Lakeland, FL in July of 1967. He left everything behind to start over for the dream of a better life and the opportunity to live in freedom in the United States. He then spent 2 years in Hannibal, Missouri, finally settling in Houston, Texas. He was employed with Lummus Co., building a career until he retired.
A devoted husband and father, he and Maria Elena were blessed with 52 years of loving marriage, many grandchildren & great-grandchildren and a devoted Yorkshire terrier named Coco. He was involved with many of several church’s organizations, an active night of Columbus, and enjoyed helping Houston’s Cuban Refugees. In his free time he also enjoyed traveling with Coco, his constant companion, gardening, playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maintaining an active social life was easy for Ramon until the end Thanks to his weekly lunch dates with his friends and other retired engineers, some whom he had known since his life in Cuba.
With the passing of Ramon Merino, the world has become a little less bright. He was a man of great faith and a vessel of peace. His love, spirit and passion for life not only impacted those whom he was closest, but every single person he touched along the way. The people he considered family, whether by blood or friendship, were truly given a gift from above. His memory will forever be in our hearts and his presence in our past will always remembered in our future.
Ramon and Maria Elena were married February 16, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (departed October 16, 2009), Son Julio Cesar (departed December 31, 2006), and brother-in-law Carlos Martinez (Departed September 16, 2009).
He is survived by his sisters, Ana Vaquer and Loly Viego; Also lifelong friend Raul Montes; His children, Ramon Merino (Miranda); Granddaughter Leah Cayzer (Brian) & great-grandchildren Cole, Memphis & Ragnar, Grandson Aaron Arnett, Grandson Joshua Arnett (Tonya) & great-grandchildren Allison & Brayden, Lourdes Schultz (Dale), Grandson Kyle (Kim) & great-granddaughter Makenzie,
Grandson Christopher (Jennifer) & great-grandson Conner Ramon, Grandson Keith (Erin) & great-grandsons Kain and Axel Ramon, Loreta Merino, Elena Elias wife of Late Julio Merino, Grandson Amin “Papo” Merino (Summer) & great-grandchildren Jake, Ayden, Faith, Luke, and Granddaughter Erica Fayyad
The service will be held at Ramon’s Spiritual home, St. Albert of Trapani, Monday, March 9th, 2015, at 11 am. His ashes will be placed in mausoleum in Miami at later date, where he will be reunited with Maria Elena.
Dear Ramon, What a special legacy you are leaving behind. It has been an honor knowing you and seeing all the values you have instilled in my friends Lourdes and Loreta. Your grandsons in turn will carry on your traditions with your great-grandchildren. They will make you proud. You will be missed my friend!
At home, when we had our family's gatherings...there were only the KINDEST words to mention Tio Ramon!...as the kindest, most patient and most noble man there is! :-D
You have been an example for our Cuban community, helping the people in need, always with smile, for that reason you were recognized with Father Felix Varela recognition from Casa Cuba of Houston. You walked in the life among the people who love and construct. Rest in the Peace of the Lord!!!
My deepest sympathy to Lourdes, Loretta and family. It was an honor to have the known your father. May he rest in peace.
Sin dudas, Ramón fue muy querido y será recordado por todos lo que de una u otra forma tuvimos el gusto de conocerlo. Siempre ayudó a todos los que estaban a su alrededor y estaba pendiente de todos. Gracias por la ayuda, guía, consejos y amistad que le brindaste a nuestra familia al llegar a este país. Siempre tendras un espacio en nuestros corazones. Descansa en paz!
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