   Ramon Orona was born December 9, 1929 in El Paso, Texas, the youngest of 13 children born to Matilde Orona Teran and Jesusita Ramirez Morena Orona. He attended El Paso schools and graduated from El Paso High School where he played basketball. Ramon's dominating presence on the court propelled his high school basketball team to win the state championship. Upon graduation from high school, Ramon received a basketball scholarship and attended Tyler Junior College where his basketball team was inducted into the Tyler Junior College Hall of Fame. As a 6 foot, 5 inches center, Ramon was an acclaimed basketball player and was invited to play for the Mexican Olympic National basketball team. A deeply patriotic man, Ramon joined the United States Army and served honorably during the Korea War. After being discharged from the Army, his life followed several professional paths. Wherever he was, his passion was serving people, from volunteering in organizations that assisted the needy to fighting for equality in education. A joyful and personable man, he left an indelible impression on all, whether family, friends, or anyone he met. Ramon's biggest love was his family, and he supported his children and grandchildren by traveling the world to be involved in their passions and endeavors. One of his greatest joys, however, was teaching his grandchildren how to play basketball. On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, Ramon answered God's call to come home. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Yvonne Newman; Sylvia Feehan and husband, Clint; Raymond Orona and wife, Rosalyn; Linda Levy; Montserrat Estes and husband, Jake. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Linda Ogle and husband, Charles; Wayne Scott; Eric Newman; Branden Newman; Camille Greene and husband, Ralph; Savannah Wegener and husband, Casey; Clinton Feehan; Joaquin Orona; Santiago Orona; Anastacia Orona; Catalina Orona; Wayne Levy; Jason Levy; Thalia Estes; Alex Estes; Colby Estes; and Addison Estses; and 8 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Ramon is predeceased by his parents; daughter, Irene Scott (survived by husband, Manny Scott); and his 12 brothers and sisters. The homegoing service for Ramon Orona was held at Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman on Thursdya afternoon, March 28, 2019. Pastor Ryan Cernero of Faith Church conducted the service assisted by Caleb Dupuis. Music was provided by the Faith Church Worship Leaders led by Todd Estes. Pallbearers were Raymond Orona, Jake Estes, Eric Newman, Branden Newman, Wayne Levy and Jason Levy. Interment was conducted by Pastor Ryan Cernero immediately following the service at Friendship Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Family Life Center Fund at Faith Church, 1800 Heritage Parkway, Sherman 75092. Arrangements were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home of Sherman and were coordinated by Sylvia Brown.   Friendship Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |