Ramiro G. Nino, a retired self-employed general contractor of more than 40 years, passed away, June 26, 2008. He was 71.

Formerly of Joliet, Illinois, Ramiro spent most of his years in Sinton. He was born to Jose and Maria Nino on July 12, 1936, in Sinton.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Carmel Nino of  Sinton, Texas; a son: Michael (Belinda) Nino of Odem, Texas; a daughter: Christine Nino of Corpus Christi, Texas; his mother: Maria Nino of  Odem, Texas; six brothers:  Amador (Lillie) Nino of San Antonio, Texas, Joe (Lupe) Nino of Freeport, Texas, Roberto (Elisa) Nino of Illinois, Johnny (Rosa) Nino, and David (Isabel) Nino, all of Odem, Texas, Richard Nino of Houston, Texas; three sisters: Amelia Chapa, and Doralisa (Felix) Andrade, all of Odem, Texas, and Ruby Dunlap of Sinton, Texas; one grandchild, Michael Anthony Nino, of Odem, Texas.

Ramiro is preceded in death by his father, Jose Nino.

A rosary was recited June 27, 2008, 7:00 PM, at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Sinton. Funeral Mass was celebrated June 28, 2008, 10:30 AM, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sinton with Father Shaji Varghese as celebrant. Burial followed at Eternal Rest Cemetery in Sinton. 

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