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RALPH BUNCHE Obituary
son of the late Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Ralph Bunche and Ruth Harris Bunche, passed away on October 5, 2016 of complications from his multi year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. A retired investment banker and longtime permanent resident of the United Kingdom, he is survived by his wife of forty-four years, three children and seven grandchildren. A remembrance celebration will be held in New York City in the spring. Donations in his memory may be made to the Anthony Nolan Trust through the Ralph Bunche Family page at the JustGiving website.
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Ralph W. Boynton
March 25, 2025
I attended the Choate school with Ralph B. And thoroughly enjoyed time spent with him. I had not heard of his passing till now and realize it has been some time but wanted to relay that I am so sorry for his family´s loss.
John Baldwin
December 11, 2024
I knew Ralph in Viet Nam, 1970, in Xuan Loc.
Michaela
December 2, 2023
I, had the pleasure of looking after Ralph and Oats children in fact his two daughters were my Bridesmaids. I, was very saddened to hear of his passing. May he RIP
Carlston Edwards
October 9, 2023
My grandmother and Dr. Ralph Bunche were cousins and he visited her here in Alton Illinois many years ago...
Paul Munch
March 21, 2023
I attended Sunday school with Ralph at Union Congregational Church back in the early 50´s. I met his father at a church meeting during that time. Both wonderful people. I am so sorry for your loss
William Scott Carreathers
November 7, 2021
Such a wonderful person who will never be forgotten!
Scott
September 22, 2020
Four years later but I must say I do and will miss RJB Jr
God Truly Bless
Scott Carreathers
Antonio Loya
May 28, 2018
I lost contact with Lt. Bunche back in 1970 as I did with many of the Veterans I served with in Vietnam. To his family, please note that I remember him after 48 plus years. I wish that I could have told him that I appreciated his leadership and thanked him for his service during a difficult time in our countries history. May God continue to bless you after all these many years and may you reflect on his love as husband, father and friend. We were blessed to come home and experience the joys of family and the challenges of life.
VASHTI JOHNSON
December 8, 2016
IN HONOR OF MY LOVING PARENTSALONZO & MARY DOUGLAS JOHNSON WHO TOOK THE TIME TO READ AND STUDY YOUR WORKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS AND SHARE YOUR LIFE WORK FOR PEACE BY READING TO MY BROTHER JAMES AND I DURING MY CHILDHOOD.
November 13, 2016
May our creator and loving father bring you great comfort in this time of pain. Mathew 5:4
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November 13, 2016
Offering my condolences to the family. May God's promise outweigh your grief.
November 13, 2016
So sorry for your loss, may his memories live on in the hearts and prayers of love ones, bringing comfort to mourning ones at this difficult time.
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