Ramiro "Ray" Pina

Ramiro “Ray” Pina, 68, of Eagle Lake, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and his loving wife. He was born on April 2, 1957, in Fulshear, Texas to Domingo Pina and Julia (Garcia) Pina. After graduating from High School, he made his living as a General Contractor.

Ray will be remembered for his love of music and family. His greatest joys were singing and playing guitar with his children and brothers, whether on stage or at home. He was a talented musician and wrote many original songs, taking pride in helping both his children and grandchildren develop their own musical appreciations and talents. His favorite artist was Augustine Ramirez, whose music inspired him deeply.

Outside of music, he found a passion for woodworking and spent countless hours creating with his hands. He loved mowing his yard, BBQing, and spending time outdoors. He also enjoyed relaxing with a good Western movie, a pastime that reflected the pleasure he found in classic stories. These simple joys reflected his appreciation for life and the beauty around him.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Helena Torres, Betty Rendon, and Carmelita Pina, as well as a brother, Armando Pina.

He is survived by his wife; Evelina Pina, only daughter; Christina Ann Pina (Martin), and sons; Ray Anthony Pina (Bonnie Marie), Michael Kevin Pina (Beth), Steven Jeremy Pina, and Jesse Aaron Pina. Sisters: Janie Cortina (Lorenzo), and Irene Rosalez (Toby). Brothers; Sonny Pina, Sr., Paul Pina, Sr., (Mary), Johnny Pina, Sr., (Yolanda) Hector Pina (Gloria) and Raymond Pina. Grandchildren; Anthony, Christopher, Isaac, David, Londyn, and Paris, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 5 pm – 9 pm on Friday, December 19th, 2025, at the Eagle Lake Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 pm on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, in the Chapel of the Eagle Lake Funeral Home with Evangelist Albert Garza III officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake, Texas.

Pallbearers will be: Anthony J. Pina, Jr., Christopher J. Pina, Issac J. Pina, Jason Gangstad, Paul Lee Pina, Jr., Gabriel Rendon, Sam Arias, and John Torres.

Honorary Pallbearers: Ray Anthony Pina, Michael Kevin Pina, Steven Jeremy Pina, Jesse Aaron Pina, David Erevia, Johnny Pina, Jr., BJ Hernadez, Martin Erevia, Robert Gangstad, Eric Pina, and Sonny Pina, Jr., and Brijido Ysquirdo.