Henry Ramires

Henry Ramires started his life in Laredo, Texas in 1933 during the depths of the Great Depression. He was the only of child of Tejano descendents of the Spanish settlement of Ramireno, Texas, land grant in the 1750's.

He joined the US Navy in 1954, serving honorably and traveled the world.

He married Jacqueline F. in 1965. College graduates with a love for learning, culture, and science, with an endless curiosity. They had two children Wendy and Richard.

Henry went on to work in the fields of science and education while completing his M.Ed. and perusing his Ed.D. at the University of Houston.

The following years were filled with farm living, the 1980’s Oil Boom, extensive travel and work, family loss, divorce, the Oil Bust and relocation.

From UT-El Paso to UC-Denver he taught as a professor, served as a counselor, and enforced educational policies, oversight and monies granted to public schools and institutions.

He was real, practical, loved beer and ethnic food, proud Texan, loyal friend, partner, and a crusader for educational justice and equality across races, poverty, and geography. Henry loved a good laugh and had an opinion about most things, usually kept to himself.

He called Denver his home of 38 years. He is survived by myself Richard, ex wife Jacqueline, long time friend Jacquelyn (different spelling), 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

He lived simply and simply loved. May he rest in eternal Peace!