Family grave in Odessa cemetery vandalized Leticia Ramirez is asking that whoever took her statue of the Virgin Mary that was overlooking her son's grave to return it. Author: Jonathan Polasek (News West9) Published: 4:57 AM CST March 4, 2021 Updated: 4:57 AM CST March 4, 2021 ODESSA, Texas — Cemeteries are a final resting place for your loved ones, but one family is upset over what's happened to their son's grave. A statue has been taken from Matthew Ramirez's grave, and the family is simply asking for it to be returned. Leticia Ramirez, Matthew's mother said that people should not have to worry about vandalism as their loved one's final resting place.