tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post8541855349066860140..comments2024-02-11T15:41:42.795-05:00Comments on Mae West: Mae West: Ramfis DiazMae West NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10429691535206284217noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-35110714711407208152013-08-22T21:56:12.458-04:002013-08-22T21:56:12.458-04:00Ramfis was the keyboardist in this band, that orig...Ramfis was the keyboardist in this band, that originated in the early 1980's in Long Beach, called Unit 3 & Venus. Here you can listen to him on the keyboard. The song is called Pajama Party.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BZG25INoIE&feature=player_detailpage<br /><br />Jimmy Comoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-80958779615533346312013-08-21T23:49:02.964-04:002013-08-21T23:49:02.964-04:00I just read the news about Ramfis, and I am in sho...I just read the news about Ramfis, and I am in shock over this. <br /><br />Unfortunately, I had not seen Ramfis in years, so I was unaware of his medical condition. We were friends in Long Beach, CA when he lived here. I met him in 1984 at a Halloween party he was having, when my "date" took me there. They were good friends, and I immediately took a liking to him, and his Mae West impersonation. He was laughing, socializing, and playfully flirting with everyone. A real joy to be around. <br /><br />My date ended up becoming my boyfriend for the next 17 years, and during our relationship, the three of us would hang out, or go to the "lot" in his 280 Z, always having fun. Ramfis was very popular in this city, and as you can imagine, everyone associated him with that car, or his Mae West lingo. During the 1980's he played keyboard in a band that had a few hits on the radio, and every time we heard them, we would tell whomever was around, that we knew the keyboard player. On the other hand, Ramfis was very humble, and never tooted his own horn, per say. <br /><br />I remember when he told us he was moving to Hollywood. He needed a change, and that was his destination. If I remember correctly, he rented an apartment there that Mae West once lived in. We lost contact after his move, until my now ex boyfriend, asked me if I had heard from him. We did a little investigating, and found he was still in Hollywood, and the two of them got together and spent all day reminiscing, and hugging each other. They really missed one another. I believe that was the last time they saw each other, and I know Jack will be terribly upset when I call him in a few minutes, and tell him the awful news. But, before I go, I would like to say "Thank you Ramfis for all the fun times, and great memories. I will cherish them forever". <br /><br />May his memory live on in Hollywood, as well as Long Beach, where he was "instrumental" in touching many lives, and breaking a few purse "strings". <br /><br />A long time friend, Jimmy ComoeJimmy Comoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-48734138435025189792013-02-27T03:12:49.222-05:002013-02-27T03:12:49.222-05:00I don't know where to start.
It is 11:07pm on...I don't know where to start.<br /><br />It is 11:07pm on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 and I am with an extremely heavy heart.<br /><br />For I only learned of the loss of a beautiful spirit, with a warm and loving heart. <br /><br />A very handsome man, with a GREAT smile, and child-like puppy dog eyes. Eyes that you could feel in your heart! <br /><br />Ramfis was a bright shining star!!!<br /><br />Many people who read this may remember Me and Monica.<br /><br />I was a big shot hairdresser back in Long Beach, and Monica (my straight girlfriend)your friendly Alpha Beta cashier and Michael the gay butcher's asst. used to live together on the traffic circle.<br /><br />We had a lot of fun back then. We had a friend named James that lived downtown in Belmont Shores. He was such a great guy, and we did the best to take care of him. Ramfis would call and say, "Hey let's go meet and James' keep him company"! so we would. For hours, we would smoke weed. Clean the apartment, and cook and sing, and watch tv and movies. And smoke more weed. <br /><br />At that time, the HIV meds did not work very well. They had awful side-effects. Weed was the only thing that made James feel better. <br /><br />Monica and I used to spend a lot of time at Ram's cool pad and just hang out. Whether on the 13th floor with unreliable elevators (especially after an earthquake), or the old house in Beverly Hills. (does anybody remember that one?) <br /><br />Ram, I am so sorry that I was not there to comfort you, and help you through. I don't know how we all drifted apart. I finally just settled down and moved to Palm Springs.<br /><br />Ram used to stop and see me on trips to Tucson. He would stay and we would have a great time. I could be in Hollywood and call him and tell him I was on my way over. He would say, "Why don't ya come up and see me some time, MmmOhh"!<br /><br />We would hang out for hours and just do stuff and eat laugh. I always love to be with Ramfis. I will always cherish my times and memories of him. <br /><br />I finally met a great guy. Married life changes things. <br /><br /><br />I have not seen Ram in a number of years, but I still feel a tremendous loss. <br /><br />Thank You Ramfis for being my friend. No Matter what. Good or bad. I love you Ram. I will see you when it is my time. <br /><br />StevenKilcullen@aol.com<br />(760) 641-1813Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610653237586344203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-39671829766006010342011-07-02T12:13:54.824-04:002011-07-02T12:13:54.824-04:00Just found out about Ramfis' passing today, Ju...Just found out about Ramfis' passing today, July 2nd. I knew Ramfis in 1984 when he lived in Long Beach and saw him about 8 years ago. Great guy. I used to housesit for him when he used to go to Arizona. Rest in Peace Ram. Sorry we lost contact. Lew GordonLew Gordonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-91317759192447569552011-06-01T20:41:06.508-04:002011-06-01T20:41:06.508-04:00I will miss you Ramfis. You were truely a beautif...I will miss you Ramfis. You were truely a beautiful person inside and out. May you rest in peace.<br /><br />J.D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-86857355899234226932011-06-01T19:23:29.258-04:002011-06-01T19:23:29.258-04:00I just recently learned of Ramfis' passing jus...I just recently learned of Ramfis' passing just yesterday. Ramfis was such a beautiful and talented person who I had the pleasure of knowing since 95. Even though we didn't stay in contact the past 7 years, I will always remember the beautiful music he played (with a smile) and his kind-hearted personality that everyone loved. I will definitely miss you Ramfis.<br /><br />JaimeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-31647374122726506162011-05-24T21:52:48.910-04:002011-05-24T21:52:48.910-04:00Damon - that was a beautiful tribute, and my deepe...Damon - that was a beautiful tribute, and my deepest sympathies for your loss. I have been a neighbor of Ram's for close to 7 years and just learned of his passing. I never missed a Mae West party, and I never ONCE saw Ram without a smile on his beautiful face. I will greatly miss his wonderful piano playing drifting up through the building. He was a bright light in this often dark world. His spirit lives on forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-53897534115411525292011-05-24T21:40:58.023-04:002011-05-24T21:40:58.023-04:00Damon, What a lovely beautiful tribute to Ram. You...Damon, What a lovely beautiful tribute to Ram. You have expressed how we all felt about Ram, truly a gentle loving soul who will be greatly missed. I dressed as Mae West for one of his parties a couple of years ago and will never forget how much joy it brought him. Heaven has a new angel in it's choir.Cher-Javier!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-20704917473687146782011-05-24T04:29:42.724-04:002011-05-24T04:29:42.724-04:00Thank you for Posting this, I just found out today...Thank you for Posting this, I just found out today, He was a Dear friend.<br />He'll be missed, Peace and Light to his Joyful spirit, may it fly high and shine his bright light upon all of us.<br />Chancla!!!<br /><3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-74722805526834980402011-05-20T18:05:28.787-04:002011-05-20T18:05:28.787-04:00What time is the service?What time is the service?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-74089582444745040912011-05-19T21:05:50.746-04:002011-05-19T21:05:50.746-04:00I am so lucky to have had ramfis in my life and gr...I am so lucky to have had ramfis in my life and grown up with such loving and wonderful uncle .Listening to his music and his love for mae west,family and friends.My best memories in life where with him .The smell of chicken and rice cooking in his kitchen .While he played his piano and had mae west movies playing on Tv.As he explained sceen by sceen.Song and dress design to me at 7 years old.As I grew up I learned to apperciate the love he had for mae and what a unique uncle I had and bless with I love him dearly and will forever miss him .I think everyone who knew him will forever feel something is missing in there life.I'd like to say thank you to his friends for writing such beautiful things about him.veronicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-49024533965023758172011-05-17T19:16:15.252-04:002011-05-17T19:16:15.252-04:00To whom it may conern. Ramfis Anthony Diaz aka Ram...To whom it may conern. Ramfis Anthony Diaz aka Ram. Funeral Services will be held at First United Presbyterian 600 E 5th st. Long Beach, CA. corner of 5th & Atlantic. Not at Mckenzie Mortuary. Please relay this post. to anyone concerned or wish to say their farewell and attend his service. Thank you Sincerly Genevieve Robles Mother. P.S. May 26th 9:30am to 2:00 pm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-56656165358367201612011-05-17T03:13:46.897-04:002011-05-17T03:13:46.897-04:00Dear Friends of Ramfis Diaz, I want to thank you a...Dear Friends of Ramfis Diaz, I want to thank you all for your loving support at this time and sharing your thoughts and feelings this means a great deal to us keeping his memory alive. love to all. Genevieve Robles. Mother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-6562593054038357852011-05-17T02:34:21.147-04:002011-05-17T02:34:21.147-04:00Dear friends. I wanna thank you all for everthing...Dear friends. I wanna thank you all for everthing you've done for me. i'am so blessed to have you all i my life. as most of you know i'm facing the biggest battle of my life. i'am fighting to stay alive. i miss you all so much! i wish some of you were not afraid to see me, i look terrible but i need visitors now more than my funeral. love Ram. p.s. Ron, thank you, Johnathan, Mario, Angel, Susan and Everyone. a letter written by Ramfis diaz dated saturday april 23, 2011Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-53446600805033688042011-05-16T16:53:45.603-04:002011-05-16T16:53:45.603-04:00My Best friend Raquel is his cousin,and I'm so...My Best friend Raquel is his cousin,and I'm so Sorry for their lost!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-48286471483334837782011-05-16T13:08:40.377-04:002011-05-16T13:08:40.377-04:00What sad news, to hear of Ram's passing. A be...What sad news, to hear of Ram's passing. A beautiful man, inside and out. I will truly miss him....<br />DarrellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-10623684793274773602011-05-16T11:40:06.379-04:002011-05-16T11:40:06.379-04:00Ramfis Diaz's lusty appetite for life certain...Ramfis Diaz's lusty appetite for life certainly matched that of his beloved idol, Mae West. I was very fortunate to have met Ramfis for the first time in 1994 when in Los Angeles in search of information about Mae West. <br /> I attended two of his Mae West parties over the years and am very happy that I made the trip to L.A. last year. Ramfis shared with me his doubt that he may not be able to find the strength or finances to host his long standing annual event and I assured him that by pulling all the resources of his pals, working together we would make it happen. And happen, it did, in a huge way! One of my fondest memories of Ramfis, or "Ram" as he liked to be called was his playing some Mae West movie music for me on his electric piano. He had been working on reinterpreting Mae West's signature songs as "Man West" and he thrilled me by playing some of his rough mixes. Imagine my delight when he sent me a CD of some of his instrumental mixes in recognition for my help organizing his last Mae West event. Ramfis's gift was pulling together people of all sexualities, cultural backgrounds, races and social economic backgrounds together to have a good time in a mutually respectful atmosphere of brotherly tolerance. That will be his ongoing legacy!<br /> His love of Mae West was rivaled only by his love and devotion for his dear mother, Genevieve Robles whom he leaves behind.marknorthwestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661417.post-77191388216234269942011-05-16T06:53:39.065-04:002011-05-16T06:53:39.065-04:00A lovely tribute, Damon. Ramfis was one of a kind ...A lovely tribute, Damon. Ramfis was one of a kind for sure and will be missed by us all. Ian MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com