Richard George Ramey

Richard Geroge Ramey of Aztec, died suddenly on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 59 years of age. He was recently retired after 33 years in education and school administration; having taught music, including, band, orchestra and choir. Richard was born in Trinity, Texas on December 11, 1950 the son of George Hewett Ramey and Dr. Ethelaura Hare Ramey. His family moved to Alpine, Texas where Richard attended elementary, junior high, and high school. He graduated from Alpine High School in 1969. Richard received his Bachelor of Music degree from Sul Ross State University in Alpine in 1973 and his Master of Science in Educational Administration from Texas A & M at Corpus Christi, Texas in 1976. Richard began his teaching career in 1973 as band director at Sanderson High School in Sanderson, Texas. He later taught in Corpus Christi, TX; Brussels Belgium; Wharton, TX; Houston, TX; Alpine, TX, El Paso, TX; and Gallup, NM. Richard came to Aztec High School as band director in 2008. Richard is survived by his wife Karen Ramey, sister Patrece Ramey, mother Dr. Ethelaura H. Ramey, aunt Myra Wanda Coffman, cousins Charles Coffman, Clifton "Bill" Coffman, Nan Coffman, Charlene Moe, and Kay Yogi. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Edna P. Hare, his father George H. Ramey, and his uncle Clifton S. Coffman. Richard will be remembered by his students and friends as a dedicated teacher who tried to instill in his students that through focus and practice they could succeed in their music and in their life. His family and friends will always remember his willingness to give his time, energy and love to everyone. Cremation will take place and memorial services will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 South Main St., with Reverend Joan Roberts officiating. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date in Orange, Texas. Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home 103 East Ute St. Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 325-8688