David Alonzo Ramirez

David Alonzo Ramirez, age 26, passed away following a tragic auto accident in Phoenix, January 10, 2010. David was born September 8, 1983 in Payson, Utah and moved to Phoenix, AZ at the age of 4. He then moved to Germany with his grandmother until 1994 when he moved to Show Low, AZ with his family. He attended Show Low schools through the 9th grade, after which he attained his GED and completed some college courses. He was an athletic person and active in school and local sports, especially basketball and soccer. He was an outgoing person who enjoyed his many friends as well as meeting new people. After many setbacks, David found his area of interest and was attending Hairstylists Barber School in Phoenix with a goal of someday owning his own shop. During this time he also kept active in sports by joining a city softball team called "The Average Joes" and was anticipating volunteering his services with a local soccer team. David was very devoted to his family and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his children, Zachery Cain of Holbrook, AZ, Jayden Ramirez of Show Low, AZ, Jada and Ameliea Ramirez of Texas; mother, Laurel Goss of El Mirage, AZ; brother, Gregory Goss of El Mirage, AZ; grandmother, Patricia Goss of Show Low, AZ; aunts, Karleen "Lee" Flores and Dana Self of Show Low, AZ; cousins, Donnie Hudson and Carolyn Starkes of Tucson, AZ, Danielle Dayton of Vail, AZ, Chantalle Self of Mesa, AZ and Sean Recob of Show Low, AZ. A memorial service will be held 3:00PM Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Owens Livingston Mortuary~White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th St., Show Low, AZ.