Alexandro Marcelo Ramirez, known to many as Big Al or Fred, entered into rest on Jan. 15, 2021. He was born on Dec. 19, 1954, to Benito and Grace Ramirez in Lamar, Colo.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Grace Ramirez; his daughter Brittany Cartwright; and his brother Eddie Ramirez.

Al is survived by his brothers Benny Ramirez and wife Kathy of Lamar, and Michael Ramirez of Corpus Christi, Texas; his sisters Rita Montoya and husband Jose of Fort Stockton, Texas, and Ramona Martinez of Fort Stockton; his grandchildren Deandric and Darien Maus, and Caylee Cartwright; and many nieces and nephews.

Al was a very high-energy, high-spirited person who loved to work, and took pride in being a hard worker. Anyone could have learned a lot from Al, and he was always willing to share his knowledge. Al was an avid

Although he was lifelong traveler and made people love him everywhere he went, he always found a way back home, and made time for family and the people he loved.

Visitation and Rosary were held on Jan. 25, 2021, at Heritage Funeral Home. Services were held on Jan. 26, 2021, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Downtown campus. Interment followed at East Hill Cemetery.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at heritagefuneralhomeofthebigbend.com.