Ray Ramirez , age 38 of Winfield, IN formally of Robertsdale passed away Wed. Feb. 16, 2011, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. He is survived by his brother; Bert Ramirez, friend Stacy Camacho, and good friend and caretaker David Winchell. Preceded in death by his parents, Antoinette (nee Paternastro) 2003, and Bill Ramirez in 2010. Ray graduated from Clark High School in 1992, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was employed by Horse Shoe Casino as a dealer at the poker table. He was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the Bears, Bulls, and White Sox. He will be sadly missed at the poker table by his buddies. R.I.P. Bones. Memorial visitation will be held, Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 3:00-8:00pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage. Cremation will follow. For further information, please contract Rees Funeral Home, 219-762-3013 or www.reesfuneralhomes.com