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Ralph Cuevas Obituary

Ralph E. Cuevas Ralph E. Cuevas, 64, of Topeka, died August 18, 2015 at his home. He was born in Holton, Kansas on January 24, 1951 the son of Raul Emilio Cuevas and Sophia Espinoza. Ralph worked in the dry wall industry for the Union. He is survived by his siblings, Patricia Rosalie (Henry) Perez of Lenexa, Maria Christina (Ronald) Cook of Topeka, Richard Raul (Joyce) Cuevas of Tecumseh, Robert Emilio Cuevas of Topeka and his nieces and nephews, Michael , Lisa, Ryan, Tracy, Blake and Maria, and four great nephews, Joshua, Thomas, Matthew and Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Emilia Catherine Carmona. Ralph will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Saturday where the family will receive friends from 9:00 to11:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with interment following at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Marian Clinic and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. The family would like to thank the Marian Clinic, Dr. Dimitriu and his nurse, Elena for all their loving care. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.
Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug. 20, 2015.

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September 3, 2015

I just heard of Ralphs' passing and am so saddened. My thoughts and prayers are with your family whom I know he loved so much. I went to Northern Hills and Seaman with Ralph and enjoyed his friendship so much. He was a gentle man with a good heart and I will cherish having been his friend. May he be at peace. Paula (Coleman) Chaffee Phoenix, AZ.

Mike Kendall

August 27, 2015

So glad Janet (Toney) and I got to see Ralph last year! We were able to stop and catch up with him when we came for our 45th reunion. I met Ralph in Junior High and have been friends ever since. He will be missed! Please accept our condolences.

Dick Bruce

August 25, 2015

Emilio and Cuevas family. Sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you and family.

August 23, 2015

Christina, Robert and Cuevas Family
So sorry to hear of Ralph's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Clifford and Shirley Moore

M Lou Hidalgo

August 21, 2015

So sorry to hear of Ralphie's passing. To the entire Cuevas family-please accept my deepest sympathy. Once again,so sorry for your loss.

Michelle Scott

August 21, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Ralph and I became great friends over the past couple of years as I would run him on errands, on occasion to doctor appointments and even out to lunch. We had many friends in common from north Topeka, Rosemary (Cuevas) Mentzer, Ralph's cousin, is the sister-in-law of my best friend, Kim (Mentzer) Barnes. Ralph and I had some great conversations and I will miss him tremendously. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Judy Bradley

August 21, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Cuevas family. I remember Ralph as a friendly and happy classmate at Seaman HS. Class of 69 has lost a dear friend to many. Judy (McVay) Bradley

John Gatewood

August 20, 2015

Christina (Ronald) Cook and Cuevas family. So sorry for the loss of my co-worker and friend for so many years. You know I cared a lot for Ralph and your family since high school. I now live in San Diego and if I had the funds I would be back for the service. Again so sorry for the loss.

Jo Ann Gonzalez

August 20, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Cuevas family. So sorry for your loss.

Tom KESSLER

August 20, 2015

Ralph and I went through Northern Hills and Seaman together and had some fun times. I will not forget his great smile. May God hold all of the family and friends in the palm of his hand during the time of sorrow and grieving.

Michael Hidalgo

August 20, 2015

Ralphy, I will miss you. RIP brother. My condolences to the Cuevas family.

August 20, 2015

Dear Cuevas family, We remember Ralph very fondly as he helped us finish our basement with his expertise dry wall skills. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Joe and Gina Martinez

Pete Jr & Elena Tavares

August 20, 2015

Elena & I send our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences to the Cuevas family on the loss of Ralph. May he rest in peace.

Dean Forster

August 20, 2015

My condolences to the Cuevas Family. Ralph was my best friend in high school. I have so many memories of Ralph and his family. I will always remember our friendship. We will miss him.

Russell (Sonny) Cutright

August 20, 2015

To the family,

Please accept my condolences.

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