Ramón Julio Horton Almonte, father of former Dominican Republic congressman and Fuerza del Pueblo (FP) leader Julio Horton, will be laid to rest in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, November 11. The remains were flown from New York, where Mr. Horton died at the age of 90. The funeral services will take place at the Jacobo Majluta Memorial Garden. Family members, friends and associates are invited to attend two days of viewing. The first day of the viewing will run from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on November 11, and the second day will continue from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on November 12. A mass with a physical presence will be held at 2:00 p.m. on the same day, followed by the burial at 4:00 p.m. in the Garden of Families. Mr. Horton died in New York City while receiving medical care at the Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, where he was being treated for health complications. He was a prominent Dominican businessman with a career in real estate, automotive sales and vehicle parts. He was known for his dedication, responsibility and honesty in business, earning the respect of those who worked with him.
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