b'I nR emembranceFor the complete obituary, visit marianist.com/obits.Father Jos Ramirez, entered the Marianist Seminary in Fribourg,SM, 88, died Nov. 17, Switzerland, and was ordained there on 2025, in San Antonio. March 22, 1969.He had been a vowed Following ordination, Fr. Jos served as aMarianist for 69 years. teacher and chaplain at schools in Texas, Missouri,Fr. Jos was a beloved and Illinois. During this time, he also ministeredteacher, chaplain, parish in the Worldwide Marriage Encounter movement,priest, and retreat leader. leading retreat weekends for married couples.Father Jos Ramirez, SM Inspired by Marys yes In 1983, Fr. Jos became a hospital chaplain atto become the mother of Jesus, he grew through- St. Anthonys Medical Center, now Mercyout his various ministries to appreciate that South, in St. Louis. Then, in 1988, he accepted our God is a God of surprises. a role as a traveling parochial vicar, providingJos Ramirez was born on Aug. 3, 1937, in vacation, retreat, and sabbatical relief for pastorsFort Worth, Texas. He attended Holy Name across the Diocese of Fort Worth. Returning toParish grade school in Fort Worth before enrolling the St. Louis area in 1991, Fr. Jos served in at Laneri High School. Jos first encountered retreat ministry at the Marianist Retreat &the Marianists there in 1953 when Marianist Conference Center for the next 25 years.Father Ralph Dyer preached his class retreat. I knew Fr. Jos for over 30 years, and I willHe entered the Novitiate at Galesville,always remember his kindness and care for me,Wisconsin, in 1955, and professed first vows said Ann Mueller, who worked alongside there on Sept. 8, 1956. Bro. Jos earned a history Fr. Jos in her role as Communications Specialistdegree at St. Marys University in San Antonio in for the Marianist Province of the United States.1959. He then began teaching, first at St. Joseph He always had a smile on his face, offeringSchool in Victoria, Texas, then at Central Catholic genuine hospitality and a welcoming spirit toHigh School in San Antonio. During this time, he all he met. He embodied the Marianist mission,earned masters degrees in Latin and philosophy with arms open to whatever Mary and Jesusfrom Saint Louis University in St. Louis. Bro. Jos asked of him. Memorial: To make a memorial donation in the name of a Marianist,please visit marianist.com/donate.22Call 1.800.348.4732'