Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Ramos, Leopold "Leo" Delgado August 15, 2005
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The Tehachapi News 
Leopold "Leo" Delgado Ramos

Nov. 15, 1922 – Aug. 15, 2005

Rosary was recited Sunday, Aug, 21, and Mass of the Christian Burial was 
celebrated Aug. 22 at St. Malachy Catholic Church for Leopold Delgado Ramos, 
82, who passed away on Aug. 15 at his home in Tehachapi.

Leo was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and immigrated to Tehachapi with his 
parents and sister when he was 7 years old. He was an avid sportsman, spending 
much of his time hunting in the Monolith Mountains. He was an outstanding 
athlete excelling in all sports but his specialty was the mile run. Leo was 
proud of the record he set in his junior year at Tehachapi High School in the 
one-mile run of three minutes and 37 seconds. His record stood at Tehachapi 
High School for almost 20 years.

Leo was drafted and proudly served in the United States Army from 1943 to 
1945, attaining the rank of sergeant assigned to Gen. McArthur's headquarters. 
After completing his tour of duty in the U.S. Army, he returned to Tehachapi 
where he began a 44-year career at Monolith Portland Company, where he was 
promoted to leaderman and then foreman. Leo also worked a second job as the 
treasurer for the Monolith Portland Company Credit Union for well over 20 
years.

He was an avid sports fan. He loved his Trojans, 49ers, Raiders and the 
Tehachapi Warriors. Leo and his wife, Laura, were musicians. They loved music. 
He was taught music by his mother, Trinidad. While in the service, Leo had his 
own band that was involved in many USO shows. During his involvement in the 
American Legion, Leo served a tour as the post commander. He was also a member 
of the Tehachapi Cemetery Board for many years. Leo was actively involved in 
his community, very patriotic and proud to be an American. 

Surpassing his community involvement and patriotism was Leo's commitment and 
love for his family and his faith. Leo fell in love and married Laura 
Cervantes. They were married for nearly 50 years. Leo was a devout parishioner 
and actively involved in many church activities, including but not limited to, 
the Knights of Columbus and Club Ideal. He gave countless hours building 
McMullen Hall and restoring the St. Vincent De Paul building.

Everyone who came in contact with Leo felt his warmth, good nature and sense 
of humor. He will be missed dearly.

Leo is survived by his sons, James Ramos and his wife Debra, Rick Ramos, and 
David Ramos, all of Tehachapi, and Mike Mancuso and his wife Susan, of San 
Jose; grandchildren, James Ramos II, Daniel Ramos, Sarah Robison, Robert 
Armstrong, Molly, Joanna and Noah Ramos, Paul and David Mancuso; nieces, Carol 
Quellar and Lisa Lambright; and nephew, Gilbert Sanchez. He was predeceased by 
his wife, Laura Ramos in 2001 and sister, Renee Sanchez, in 2002.

Father John Gracey officiated at the service. Interment followed at Tehachapi 
Public Cemetery, Westside. 

Wood Family Funeral Service handled the arrangements.


Additional Comments:
Volunteer submission - No relation to the deceased.
http://www.tehachapinews.com/obits.html
Volume 106 - No. 19
Aug. 24-30, 2005


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