Fr. Sonny Ramirez, founding preacher of ‘Siete Palabras,’ laid to rest

(Fr. Erasmo “Sonny” Ramirez, O.P, one of the founding preachers of “Siete Palabras,” was laid to rest on Monday, Oct. 12, at the Santuario de Santo Domingo in Quezon City. Photo by Joenner Paulo L. Enriquez, O.P./The Varsitarian)

Fr. Erasmo “Sonny” Ramirez, O.P, one of the founding preachers of “Siete Palabras,” was laid to rest on Monday, Oct. 12, at the Santuario de Santo Domingo in Quezon City.

Ramirez, 74, died on Saturday, Oct. 10, according to a Facebook post of Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Manila, where Ramirez obtained his college degree.

The Dominican priest passed away 21 days before his 75th birthday.

Ramirez was known for his sermons in “Siete Palabras,” the traditional Good Friday reflection on the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ.

He was one of the founders of the Oasis of Love Charismatic Community, along with actor Christopher de Leon.

Also known as “The Singing Priest,” Ramirez was famous for his rendition of “Sino Ako,” which he sang in several retreats and seminars. M.A.O. Castillo