Ramón Varela-Monje, 85, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Ramón was born in La Capilla Municipio de Cusihuiriachi, Chihuahua on Sunday, February 10, 1935.

Though Ramón worked most of his adulthood operating a crusher in a steel mine, his passion lied in the challenge of breaking in wild mustangs and hunting deer. Ramón was a cowboy at heart and would not go anywhere without his hat and boots.

Ramón married Josefa Ramírez in 1961. The pair remained together since then and Josefa stood by his side as he took his final breaths. A true love story. Ramón's family referred to him as Varelita and Mi 'Apa as terms of endearment.

Varelita enjoyed playing lotería and dominoes with his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mi 'Apa's laughter, smile and that special twinkle in his eyes will be missed, without a doubt, as well as fondly remembered.

Ramón is survived by his wife, Josefa, eight daughters, Maria de Jesus, Josefina, Esperanza, Elva, Rosalia, Blanca, Petra and Juana, 30 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be held at Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Wesley Schawe presiding.  Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City.  Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Dodge City on Monday, August 10, 2020 from noon to 7:00 PM. Vigil Service will follow visitation, beginning at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to Ramon Varela-Monje Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.  Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

Ramón Varela-Monje, falleció en la ciudad de Dodge City, Kansas a la edad de 85 el Jueves 6 de Agosto del 2020 rodeado de sus seres queridos.

Lo sobreviven su esposa Josefa, ocho hijas: María de Jesús, Josefina, Esperanza, Elva, Petra, Rosalía, Blanca y Juana, 30 nietos y 32 bisnietos.

Ramón nació en "La Capilla" Municipio de Cusihuiriachi, Chihuahua, México el 10 de Febrero del 1935.

Aún cuando Ramón trabajó la mayor parte de su vida operando máquinas tritudadoras en una mina de fiero, su pasión era domar caballos salvajes y cazar venados. Ramón era un vaquero de corazón y no iba a ningún lado sin su sombrero y botas.

Ramón y Josefa Ramírez se casaron en el  1961. La pareja se mantuvo junta desde entonces y Josefa estuvo a su lado hasta su última respiracion. Una verdadera historia de amor.

La familia se refería a el como "Varelita" y "Mi Apa" de cariño.

Mi Apa disfrutaba jugar lotería y domino con sus hijas, nietos y bisnietos. La risa de Mi Apa, su sonrisa y el brillo de sus ojos nos hará extrañarlo mucho pero también nos ayudará a recordarlo con amor.