Ramon Arthur Esquivel

Ramon Arthur Esquivel, age 71, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe.

Ramon was born the son of Ramon A. and Phyllis (Ponce) Esquivel on May 6, 1949.

He was a Lineman for Southwestern Bell in Topeka and Rocky Mountain Bell in Colorado. On January 11, 2011, Ramon was united in marriage to Kristi Severson in Hilo, Hawaii. Together, they shared over 9 years of marriage.

Ramon was passionate about cars and motorcycles. He proudly owned a 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie and loved to drive the 2 lane highways. Traveling with Kristi was important to Ramon and the memories will be forever cherished. Ramon could brighten any room with his smile, charm and “one liners.”

Survivors include his beloved wife, Kristi Severson; brother, Gregory Esquivel; three sisters, Stefana Esquivel-Dome and her husband Robert, Marcia Esquivel & Sylvia Archuleta; aunt, Sofia Santino; and many nephews, nieces and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 201 NE Chandler St., Topeka, KS 66616.

Memorial contributions can be made in Ramon’s loving memory to I Care Inc., 2914 SE Michigan Ave., Topeka, KS 66605. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Please adhere to the current public gathering guidelines with masks and social distancing at the church.

To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6^th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.