In Loving Memory of Jesus Ramirez Duenas
Jesus “Chu” Ramirez Duenas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother and uncle, passed peacefully at home and went to meet our Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Chu was born on August 29, 1932, to the late Jesus Camacho Duenas and Juliana Torres Ramirez in Guam, and was the second oldest of four sons. During high school, he met Agueda “Agit” Perez Damian, who eventually became the love of his life. They were married on November 22, 1956.
Our Dad was a warm and welcoming person, opening his heart and home to others with genuine kindness. He was a devout Catholic with strong family values, and living his faith daily was a true reflection of his selflessness, generosity and endless patience. Our Dad proudly served in the United States Army for over two decades as a dedicated recruiter, administrative specialist and Vietnam veteran. Even after retirement, his deep sense of duty to his country continued as he worked in civil service. After full retirement however, his newest, permanent job was being Mom’s personal chauffeur to Cripple Creek! Throughout the years, Dad enjoyed going on volksmarches in Germany, bowling, playing poker, tres siete, and pinochle with family and friends, and volunteering with the Knights of Columbus. Spending quality time with his family was his first priority.
Chu is survived by his children: Rick (Eileen) Duenas, Christopher (Yolanda Davis) Duenas, Marie (Mike) Shandor, and Sylvia (Jake Warner) Duenas Ferrara; grandchildren: Amber (Marco) Guest, Zachary (Jeremy Lyall) Shandor, James Davis, Khrysten Duenas, Joe Ray Duenas, Brandon (Naomi) Duenas, Edward (Courtney) Ferrara Jr., Marley Luttrel, and Ely Ferrara; great grandchildren: Brennan (Tasha) Camacho, Joey Jr., Edward John “Trey” Ferrara III, Kahlea Ferrara, and Kamila Ferrara; great-great-grandchildren: Brynn Camacho and Bryson Camacho; siblings: Edward (late Lourdes Fe) Duenas and Vincent (Julie) Duenas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Agueda “Agit” Duenas; his children: Edward “Pappy” Duenas and Jeanette Duenas; and his brother Jose “Ping” (late Rosario “Ling”) Duenas.
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, there will be a viewing and rosary from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, there will be a rosary at 10:15 am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2318 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, and a reception will be held at the Corpus Christi parish hall.
Terry Moore
29 Apr 2025Heartfelt condolences to the family for the passing of Chu!!🙏❤️. Auntie Belang’s family ….Terry and Joe Moore. .
Your dad recruited, my husband at the age of 17 yrs old!
He went to basic and straight to Vietnam!!! Came home to Guam after Kentucky and married home girl…Me – Terry Ramirez Perez !!!!
Francis R. Perez
29 Apr 2025Eternal rest grant on to him and may the perpetual light shine upon him. Our deepest condolences for the family and comfort while your Beloved Dad is now with Mom and family.
Best Regards,
Francis R. And Pauline Perez
Manuel Martinez & Family
29 Apr 2025To the whole Duenas Family, the Martinez family hold you all in high regards and weep deeply for your families loss. Mr. And Mrs. Duenas have sowed such a wonderful legacy, and they have both touched many peoples lives. We celebrate Mr. Duenas for all his achievements and salute him for his sacrifice to our beloved country. May God bless Jesus Duenas!
Carmen Cruz Mendiola
29 Apr 2025Rick. Christopher, Marie and Sylvia, I am saddened to hear of Cousin Chu’s passing. I will always remember him for his warm welcome and the kindness he showed myself and my family when we were stationed at Fort Carson. He was such an amazing older cousin and it was quite comforting knowing I had family especially being so far away from home. I send sincerest condolences and prayers for peace and comfort during these difficult times. Please know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosanne Ungacta Lastimoza
29 Apr 2025We send our condolences and prayers to Uncle Chu and Auntie Agit’s family. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen. 🙏 🕊 ✝️
From Barbara Dueñas Ungacta and family.
Patricia Sanchez. /. Joe Herrera.
29 Apr 2025Our condolences to the family know he will be missed. May our prays be at your side to comfort your days ahead. May our LORD keep the family at his side.
Steve Young
29 Apr 2025The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Mr. Duenas’ decades of service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO