Ramesh Khatri, 79, of Clear Lake, Houston, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2025. He was born on January 24, 1946, in Bangalore, India, to Amir Singh Khatri and Pritam Devi Khatri.

Ramesh was an aerospace engineer at NASA for 38 years, retiring as the Director of Spaceflight Operations at United Space Alliance. His contributions to human spaceflight were a source of immense personal pride, and his employees remember him as one of the best and most personable leaders they ever worked for.

He was a beloved member of the Clear Lake community for 47 years. His busy life included watching sports, playing cards, working out, going to the donut shop every morning with his friends, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Shashi Khatri, his parents Amir Singh Khatri and Pritam Devi Khatri, and his brother, Suresh Khatri.

Ramesh is survived by his daughter Reshma Khatri Solano, his sons Ashish Khatri and Rasish Khatri, his sisters Pratibha Ahluwalia and Manju Dua, his brother Dinesh Khatri, and four grandchildren: Vidya, Minerva, Anvi, and Aero.

The funeral service will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 E Broadway St, Pearland, Texas 77581, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 9:30 A.M.

A prayer ceremony will be held at Arya Samaj of Greater Houston, 14375 Schiller Rd, Houston, Texas 77082, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 2:30 P.M.

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