Mario

Ramirez

Mario Ramirez, 65, of Hollister, CA, passed away on September 5th surrounded by loved ones, after a yearslong health battle. Mario Ramirez was born on January 19 th , 1958, to Basilio and Carlota Ramirez in the town of IIndio, California on the way back home from a family vacation. He was raised in Hollister alongside his two brothers and five sisters. After Mario graduated from San Benito High School in 1976, he continued his training in Automotive Mechanics with Tipton Motor Sales. A company he would stay and grow with for 20+ years. In 1982 and 1987 he went on to have two children, Matthew and Shamara. Throughout the years he lived in various cities including Aptos, Watsonville, and Chico, before settling back down in his hometown of Hollister. Mario left the automotive industry in mid 2000's after 30+ years of service. While retired he still pursued his lifelong passion for cars and mechanics, helping out friends and family with repairs when he could. Second to his love of cars was his love for baseball. He played for many years on various leagues from childhood to adulthood and often referred to those times as some of the best days of his life. He loved being outdoors and could often be found taking long drives with his friends or his dog Homie.The youngest of eight children, he was considered the "little gem" of the family, a trait that he would carry with him throughout his life. Mario was beloved by everyone he came across, never hesitating to give a helping hand. He was considered the soul of his community at Vista Meadows and will leave a lasting imprint on everyone's hearts. Mario was predeceased by his parents, Basilio and Carlota Ramirez, his brother Basilio Jr., and his sister Mary. He is survived by his two children, Matthew Lucas and Shamara Sumner, grandchildren Alexandra Lucas, Layne Lucas, Mia Lucas and Ezra Lucas, as well as siblings Charlie Ramirez, Lola Organista, Anita Chavez, Lucy Leon and Barbara Moreno. In lieu of services there will be a Celebration of Life on October 1 st and Vet's Memorial Park, Space A at 11am.