Lifelong Brady Resident Saul Ramirez Passes Away at 67

Ramirez was known for his simple lifestyle and daily coffee meetups with a close friend.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:42am

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An extremely blurred, impressionistic photograph of a small-town main street with a church steeple in the distance, captured through a rain-streaked window, conveying a sense of nostalgia and the quiet, simple lifestyle of the community's longtime resident, Saul Ramirez.The passing of lifelong Brady resident Saul Ramirez marks the end of an era for this close-knit Texas community.Brady Today

Saul Ramirez, a 67-year-old lifelong resident of Brady, Texas, passed away on March 23, 2026, at his home. Ramirez was born in Mathis, Texas, in 1958 to Abelardo Ramirez, Sr. and Maclovia (Morante) Ramirez. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church and lived a quiet, homebody lifestyle, enjoying daily coffee with his friend Tony.

Why it matters

Ramirez's passing marks the end of an era for a tight-knit community in Brady, Texas, where he was known as a devoted family man and faithful churchgoer who maintained a simple lifestyle in the face of broader changes.

The details

Saul Ramirez is survived by his daughter Melissa Lorraine Mireles, several siblings, and numerous grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held on April 18, 2026, at the JIHRA House in Brady, with Pastor Arron Gonzales officiating. Ramirez was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers.

  • Saul Ramirez passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.
  • A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Saul Ramirez

A 67-year-old lifelong resident of Brady, Texas, who was known for his simple lifestyle and daily coffee meetups with a close friend.

Melissa Lorraine Mireles

Saul Ramirez's daughter.

Abelardo Ramirez, Sr.

Saul Ramirez's father.

Maclovia (Morante) Ramirez

Saul Ramirez's mother.

Pastor Arron Gonzales

The pastor who will officiate Saul Ramirez's celebration of life service.

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The takeaway

Saul Ramirez's passing marks the end of an era for a tight-knit community in Brady, Texas, where he was known as a devoted family man and faithful churchgoer who maintained a simple lifestyle in the face of broader changes.