Paulo Ramirez Sr.

Paulo Ramirez Sr., 81, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 29, 1938 in Donna, TX the son of Francisco Sr. and Lorenza Ramirez. Paulo moved to the Kansas City area in 1961 as a migrant farm worker. After settling in the area he began to shift into many different jobs and roles. Some of his earlier jobs were as a truck driver, supervisor at Stafos Farms, and doing taxes for the Hispanic community. Paulo was an activist for Spanish culture and the community. He worked hard to introduce the culture to the community as well as helped many people gain amnesty as residents in the eighties. After working various jobs he began his life as an entrepreneur and business owner. He operated the Rainbow Center Dance Hall where he promoted dances as well as introduced many latino artists and performers to the area. He began to play Spanish music on Saturdays on WHB 810 radio where he began his dream of having a solidified Spanish station. His dream became a reality with 810 Radio Cañonazo, the areas first full Spanish station. He then expanded his business to La Super X 1250 radio and eventually expanded frequencies to La Super X 1160. During the same time he owned and operated La Unica Music Store and a restaurant El Taconazo which he opened with his son Frank. Paulo created an empire which pioneered the entertainment industry in the area which will have an impact for generations to come. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a sibling, Julian Ramirez Sr.. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Ramirez of the home; six children, Maria C. Cera of Shawnee, Paulo Ramirez Jr. (Lisa) of Kansas City, Kansas, Frank Ramirez (Araceli) of Kansas City, Kansas, Gilbert Ramirez of Kansas City, Kansas, Debra Sandoval (Arturo) of Kansas City, Kansas, and Juan C. Ramirez of Kansas City, Kansas; four step children, Eduardo Villegas of Kansas City, Kansas, Irma Villegas of Kansas City, Kansas, Leticia Calderon of Kansas City, Kansas, and Mario Moreno of Kansas City, Kansas; three siblings, Frank Ramirez Jr., Maria Cornelio, and Armando Ramirez; forty grandchildren; and fifty three great grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 9:00 P.M. with a rosary service beginning at 5:00 P.M. Friday, December 6, 2019 at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at All Saints Parish (811 Vermont Ave. Kansas City, KS 66101). Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas

Tributes

Paulo Ramirez Sr.

June 29, 1938 - November 30, 2019