Edwin Ramirez

Edwin Ramirez took his final ride on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at 22 years of age. He was born in East Meadow, New York, on February 8, 1994, to Jose and Edith Ramirez.

Edwin graduated from Urbandale High School in 2012. He loved traveling and learning of his heritage. He spent many of his summers in New York with his family and fell in love with Times Square. Edwin visited El Salvador for the first time in 2015 to celebrate his niece’s first birthday. He recently went back to El Salvador with his cousin for a reunion with his brother which was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Edwin had a spontaneous spirit and had a contagious smile which earned him the nickname of Smiley. He was a devoted friend who would help anyone in need and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Edwin loved dogs, working on cars, and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his nephews.

Edwin is survived by his parents, Jose and Edith Ramirez; sister, Lorena (Edwin Rojas) Ramirez, and brother, Jose Ramirez Jr. (Blanca Lidia Lopez); nephews and niece, Edwin Jr., Cristian, Jonathan, and Ariana; maternal grandfather, Santiago Cruz; long-time companion, Brittany Watson; as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Esteban Velasquez and Leticia Ramirez; maternal grandmother, Rosa Aminta Membreño, and an infant sister, Brenda.

A celebration of his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Heartland Church, 1212 NW 36th Street in Ankeny, with visitation to follow at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines, from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.

In loving memory of Edwin, memorial contributions will be received by his family.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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