Esteban "Steve" Ramirez

Esteban Ramirez, Jr. – “Cony,” “Steve,” “Pop,” “Dad” – died on December 3, 2025, after his longest, but not first, battle with cancer.

Steve’s family will miss watching him “sneak” food to every dog at every chance, the way he traced numbers in the air when he said them, pressed Levi’s, and impeccably clean maroon cars. They will remember always leaving his home with a parting gift, having someone ready to fight for them, and birthday cards with crisp handwriting. They will never forget that “Papa loves you.”

Steve was proud of his service in the United States Navy and his time aboard the USS Valley Forge during the Vietnam War. And his family wishes to thank the team at the George E Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center for treating him with honor and compassion. While every doctor and nurse was outstanding, Dr. Tashi, Elyse, Dr. Yarbrough, Dr. Mustafa, Steve, Meaghan, Gabe, Matt, Anna, and the critical care resident team especially brought Steve and his family comfort during his last days. Thank you.

Steve is survived by his children, Christine, Jason (Jessica), Amy (Eric), Jared, Brandi (Ken), Emily (Mitch); his grandchildren, Robert, Nora, Maddox, Connor, Alex, Taylor, Berkley, Jake, Hayden, Evan, Hope, Austin, Addison, Ariana, Jayne, Lillian, Ivy, Owen, Lola, and Charlotte; his former wife and enduring friend, Wendy; his siblings, Enrique (Eva), Veva, Carmen, Angie (Sergio) and his fur grandbabies, Bentley, Loki, Winston, Solo, Finn, Bethy, Emma, Enzo, and Maui.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Dolores, and his best friend, Otis.

Those who wish to honor Steve’s memory are invited to attend his funeral services at 11:00 AM on December 11, 2025, with a viewing at 10:00 AM. Location: 11173 South Copper Point Way, South Jordan, Utah 84095.

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