Ramon

Nino III

With broken hearts and an abundance of love, we share the devastating loss of our beloved Ramon Niño III, whose presence brought so much joy, love, and meaning to our lives. Ramon Niño III, aged 46, was welcomed into our world September 11, 1980, by parents Ramon G. Nino Jr and the late Maria Ella Silguero-Garcia. After a courageous battle with cancer, Ramon peacefully passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Recitation of the holy Rosary to commence at 5:30 pm Friday, November 20, 2026, Visitation 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Friday, November 20, 2026, Biggers Funeral Chapel, 6100 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, TX 76135.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 am Saturday, November 21, 2026, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 4100 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76106.

Interment: following the Mass on Saturday, November 21, 2026, Saginaw Cemetery, 100 W McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179.

Celebration of Life/Funeral Reception: 12:30 pm Saturday, November 21, 2026, All Saints Parish Hall 214 NW 20th, St, Fort Worth, TX 76164.

Ramon was a dedicated and loving father, an exemplary husband, a cherished family member, an encouraging friend, a talented musician, and a selfless educator. He lived a life filled with purpose, passion, and love, leaving an unforgettable impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Born in Falfurrias, Texas, and raised in Kingsville, TX, Ramon discovered a love for music that would become one of the defining passions of his life. After graduating from H.M. King High School, he continued his education at Texas A&M University of Kingsville, beginning a journey that would inspire generations of musicians and educators.

For more than two decades, Ramon dedicated his life to education, devoting more than half of his life to the North Side community. As the director of Mariachi Espuelas de Plata at North Side High School in Fort Worth, Texas, he transformed a music program into a family. Under his leadership, students achieved extraordinary accomplishments, including performing at Carnegie Hall, touring Europe, earning prestigious awards, representing their community on national stages as well as achieving the title of the first mariachi to perform at the Midwest clinic in Chicago.

Ramon was a pillar of the North Side community, the mariachi community, and Fort Worth Independent School District. His impact extended far beyond the classroom and stage. He was a mentor, a role model, and a source of encouragement to generations of students, families, and fellow educators. Ramon believed that every student deserved an opportunity to succeed. Through his unwavering dedication to mariachi education, he encouraged self-advocacy, self-confidence, and pride in cultural heritage. He inspired his students to find their voices, dream bigger, work harder, and believe in possibilities they may never have imagined for themselves. One of Ramon's most admirable qualities was his humility. Despite his many professional accomplishments, he never viewed his students' successes as his own, but rather as the achievements of the talented young people he had the privilege of teaching. He celebrated their victories, encouraged them through challenges, and took pride in watching them grow not only as musicians but as confident and capable individuals.

To Ramon, teaching was never simply about music. It was about creating opportunities, building character, instilling confidence, and helping young people recognize their own potential. He believed that the lessons learned through music could shape a person's life, long after the final performance.

Although he had many professional accomplishments, Ramon's greatest legacy was the love he shared with his family and the relationships he built throughout his life. To his family, he was Dada, My Love, Baby Ray Ramon, and My Brother. He was so much more than the talented musician and respected educator the world knew. Ramon shared a beautiful life with his wife, Wendy Imelda Martinez and his two children Ramon and Olivia. Their relationship was built on love, companionship, and a shared passion for music and education. Through life's joys and challenges, they shared beautiful experiences, supported one another, and created memories that will forever hold a special place in her heart. As a father, Ramon leaves behind a legacy of love and nurturing that extends far beyond his lifetime. His children Ramon "Ditty" Niño IV and his daughter Olivia Armandina Niño will carry him with them through the lessons he taught them, the memories they shared, and the love that will always connect them.

Ramon's life was not defined solely by his accomplishments, but by the way he touched the hearts of others. His dedication, generosity, encouragement, and passion were reflected in the relationships he formed with family, friends, colleagues, and students. He often shared that life's greatest gifts were not awards or recognition, but the moments spent with the people we love and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. During his final moments, he was surrounded by the recordings of his former and current students. His passing leaves a tremendous emptiness in the hearts of those who loved him. His absence will be felt deeply during family celebrations. There will be songs that bring back memories, and moments when those closest to him will wish for just one more conversation, one more hug, or one more day together. His absence will be felt throughout North Side High School, the music community, his family, and friends. He will be missed by many, but his legacy will live through the countless lives he touched, the students he inspired, and the opportunities he created for future generations. Until we meet again, Ramon. Your legacy will live through your countless interactions, and your love will remain with us always. Forever, a husband, a father, our family, our friend.

Ramon Niño III is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Imelda Martinez; his beloved son Ramon "Ditty" Niño IV; beloved daughter Oliva Armandina Niño; Father Ramon G. Niño Jr.; siblings Christopher Niño, Christal Sepulveda, Christina Niño Garza; Aunt Velma A. Niño and a loving family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews. godchildren and friends.

Ramon is now reunited in eternal rest with his paternal grandparents, Emma and Ramon Niño, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Ascencion and Jose G. Silguero, Sr.; mother, Abby Silguero-Garcia; Cousin Jacquelyn Suzette (Niño) Cortez; niece Nevaeh Niño and nephew Javen Quintanilla.