Father Erasmo Ramirez, founder of Oasis of Love, dies at 74

Father Erasmo "Sonny" Ramirez, an alumnus of Colegio de San Juan de Letran and founder of Oasis of Love Charismatic Community, passed away on Saturday, October 10, at the age of 74.

His nephew, Eric Ramirez, confirmed his passing on Facebook.

Father Ramirez was laid to rest on Monday at the Columbary of the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City.

During his funeral mass, Dominican priests paid tribute to him, with Father Boyd Sulpico highlighting Ramirez's charity, humility, and role as an embodiment of hope.

Father Sulpico added that Ramirez's words healed many, reunited families, and led people back to the Lord.

Father Romulo Rodriguez also thanked Ramirez for being instrumental in his entry to the Dominican Order.

He passed away due to undisclosed reasons just days before his scheduled birthday on October 31.

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