the passing of his parents, each of Abel's siblings had the joy of having their precious brother living in their homes. Abel's life profoundly and positively impacted the lives of his entire family. He will forever be remembered as kind, polite, affectionate, and joyous. Abel is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Alicia Ramirez; and niece, Lora Lisa Ramirez. He is survived by his sisters, Lilia Cantu, Alicia Longoria, Hilda Ramirez, and Sylvia Ramirez; brothers, Juan Ramirez (Rebecca) and Ramiro Ramirez (Melinda); ten nieces and three nephews; and 24 great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6pm-8pm on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at McCaleb Funeral Home, 900 West 4th St. in Weslaco, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church, 705 East University Drive, in Edinburg, Texas. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park, 6705 North FM 88, Weslaco, Texas. Pallbearers will be Juan Ramirez, Aaron Saenz, John Young, Joe Rodriguez, Ramon Cantu, and Kevin Powell. Funeral arrangements are under the care of McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco.