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1924
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2013
Ralph Gonzales Obituary
Mar 10, 1924 - Feb 1, 2013
Resident of Santa Clara
Ralph passed away peacefully on February 1 with his family at his side.
He proudly served in the Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his brother, John Gonzales; and his sister, Ramona Camerena.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mercy; children, Rosemarie (Cruz) Alanis, Ralph J. Gonzales; his grandchildren, Lynette, Anthony, Ralph III, Jade; his great-grandchildren, Catelyn, Madeline, Audrina, Ariyah, Isabella; brother, Frankie (Margie) Gonzales; and many nieces nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at 10am on Monday, February 11 at St Justin's Church 2655 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara. A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, February 12 at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery 32053 W McCabe Rd., Santa Nella.
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Irene Washburn
March 4, 2013
Mercy, our prayers are that everyday you rise remember that he has not gone but even closer now watching over his family. Because while here with us he had lost his strength to fight things that could hurt you. He is now renewed and able to fend off the evil that surrounds us everyday. That because God has given him a new body. Our prayers are that God give you peace of mind and know that we will be seeing him soon. Love you all. Irene Alanis
Washburn
Sara Alanis
March 4, 2013
To the Gonzales family, prayers out to you for God to give you strength at this time of sorrow, we may have not seen him much, but we did love him, he was a very dear man. Mercy we love you and asking God to give you strength. God Bless you all!
Don Huffman
February 12, 2013
May God Bless this family and give them His comfort for their loss. Thank you Lord, for this veteran who served his country. I regret I was not able to escort him to the San Joaquin National Cemetery today (but you all were in my prayers). Don H, Army Veteran, Motorcycle Chaplain and PGR rider.
Kim Gonzales
February 9, 2013
I love you Tio Ralph RIP
Kim Gonzales
February 9, 2013
I love you Tio Ralph RIP your with my daddy, your brother John, brothers together again. No more pain or suffering. Just peace, its what we want for you. Your both in heaven watching over us all. It's not goodbye it's till we see you again. We are safer with you both watching over us. Your loved so very much. God Bless
The Stifflers
February 7, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Ralph was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. Please know that you will be in our thought and prayers during your time of need.
Newton
February 6, 2013
To the GONZALES family sorry for your loss. I would like to thank him for serving his country to keep us SAFE AND FREE he is a Hero to many. And may he R.I.P
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