With heavy hearts, the family of Anthony “Tony” Martinez Ramos announces his passing on Nov. 15, 2024. Tony was born in Winkelman, AZ on May 17, 1949. Although he last resided in San Tan Valley, he was happiest when he was in his hometown of Winkelman.
Tony was preceded by his father Martin Ramos, mother Annie Martinez Pierson, stepfather Henry Pierson, and brothers Billy Ramos, Armando Medina and Alfred Bayze. Tony is the beloved brother of Joe Ramos Sr. (Sharron), Loli Medina (Armando), Becky Bayze (Alfred), Eddie Ramos (Tracey), Bobby Ramos, Patsy Miranda (Manuel), and Rudy Verdugo (Alma).
Tony dearly loved his brothers, sisters, cunados, cunadas, tios, tias, nieces, nephews, cousins, and compadres. Many whom he befriended in life will forever remember his caring personality. Most received a special place in his heart and were cherished as family.
Tony leaves behind daughter Monique, and sons Jason (Virginia), Tony Jr., Samuel, and Erik (Danella) from his lifelong friend and prior wife Linda Ogas Ramos. He was blessed to live to see his children flourish, and have the time to know his grandchildren Tiffany, Shantelle, Janique, Isabella, Seth, Issac, Somaya, Celicia, Liliana, and Erik Jr., and be on earth to see the addition of 10 great-grandchildren. He was a loving Dad and Tata. He will be missed dearly.
Tony lived a full and proud life. He was a hard-working man who gave his best to the copper mines, the community, his family, friends, and neighbors. Tony was a pillar of the community and respected by many. He volunteered his time with the youth baseball and basketball organizations as a coach and referee. Tony also served as a member of the Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District Governing Board for over 10 years. Tony was a Hayden Lobo from the days he watched his big brother Joe “Sambo” running for Lobo touchdowns and beyond the last day he sat at Lobo Lane yelling “Go Big Blue.” He was a Hayden Lobo, proud and true.
Tony was an extraordinary athlete, playing baseball, basketball, and football and running track in high school. Tony was proud to be Alumni of H.H.S Class of 1968. Tony was also an avid outdoorsman. He loved to spend his time hunting and occasionally fishing. One could contend he loved seeing big bucks more than anything; the truth is he valued his time with those he cared about. His legacy will carry on and stories will be told all over the hills around his beloved little hometown. God willing the San Pedro Creek don’t rise during hunting season.
Thank you in advance for the kind words of sympathy and support during this mournful time.
Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Vistoso Funeral Home. 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ.
