Orlando Ramirez, Jr., 26 years of age, died Monday, April 30, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer. Orlando was born in Mexico on August 3, 1991 to Gloria (nee Villanueva) and Orlando Ramirez, Sr.
Orlando enjoyed spending time with his brothers and friends. They often went to the movies, played paintball and went to amusement parks together. Orlando LOVED the "super heroes" especially Superman.
Orlando is preceded in death by his brother, Jose Ramirez Villanueva, who died in infancy, his paternal grandfather, Pablo Rodriquez Ezquirel and his maternal grandmother, Margarita Cruz Rodriguez.
Orlando will be greatly missed by his loving parents and brothers; Ronald and Gabriel, plus many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held at O’Connor-Leetz Funeral Home in Elgin on Wednesday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass is at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 272 Division Street in Elgin and will be officiated by Father Jesus Dominguez. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park immediately following the service. For more information, please call 847-741-1400 or visit us on Facebook or on our website: www.oconnor-leetz.com.