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RAPHAEL FERRAZ Obituary
Raphael "Felling"
Marcellino Ferraz
June 2, 1924 - Sept. 10, 2012
Joins his parents, Pablo and Ida Ferraz; and is reunited with his predeceased wife, Lillian. Survived by his 2nd wife, Coral; children Franklin (Judy), Yolande (Norman), Charmaine, Helen (George), Carmen, Agnes (Axel) and Lawrence (Michelle); grandchildren Amy, Mariah, Lillian, Bernadette, Pauline, William, Nedina, George Jr., April, Nicolas, Joshua, Selena, Alexander & Jack; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings Paul, Juan, Fernando, Giuseppe, Ada & Dolores; and many loving nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Rangoon, Burma, he was the 7th of 13 children. He escaped with his family to India during WWII where he joined the Royal Air Force as a radioman at age 18. After the war, Felling played drums in jazz bands and worked for Burma Airway as a navigator (where he heroically landed a plane when the pilot lost consciousness). He married the girl next door, Lillian. Moved his family to the USA in 1957 for a better future. Always around airplanes, he worked in the airline industry at SFO and retired from Western/Delta airlines after 25+ years of service. He was a devout Catholic, loved playing tennis, and loved jazz music & dancing the jitterbug.
Viewing Sunday, Sept 16th 4-8pm, and Rosary 7:00pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. Funeral mass at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Daly City, Monday, Sept 17th 10:30am with burial service at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma immediately after. Memorial contributions to Dominican Sisters, San Rafael, CA in lieu of flowers.
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Tony Eshabarr
September 6, 2025
I remember for years when I lived in SSF, Uncle would stop by every tax season to have me prepare his returns. Once done, we would "talk story" for a bit. He was an integral part of my life having gotten me interested in playing drums and tennis. I will always remember his love for Jazz music and the way he would sit at my Mom's piano and create these atonal chords and smile away.....miss you Unc
Tony Eshabarr
September 7, 2022
I was just thinking about my Uncle Ralph the other day watching the Serena Williams US Open match. It reminded me of a morning in Oakdale, Ca when he and I found a tennis court and played an epic three set match. I had been playing tennis for about 3years and one of my goals was to beat my Uncle Ralph. He was the master of the spin shots and 2 hours later, I barely bested him (I think he let me win a couple of points just to get out of the hot sun!). I'll never forget that moment in time, thanks for showing me how to play drums Uncle, and you're forever in my heart. Say hi to Mom, Dad, and Joe for me.
Helen
September 6, 2022
Dad, its been 10 years since you passed. There isn't a day that goes by without thinking of you and mom in heaven. I miss you so much! Please pray for us.
Helen Guzman
September 10, 2020
Hi Dad! Its been 8 years since you left us to go sleep in the arms of Moses, singing the psalms of Israel. We miss you and think about you and Mom everyday. Please keep watching over us and praying for us. Love your fave dot, Helen
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Michael Becker
September 7, 2019
As the minutes, hours, days, months, and years go by the zeal for family, responsibilities, work and life were made easier with a role model to follow.
God Bless.
Mike and Lulu Becker
Michael Becker
October 17, 2012
From Mike Becker former Western Airline Airfreight 1960's...I am so thankful this treasured information was forwarded to me.
Our family shares his passing and prays for him and all of your family.
Ralph was the first person I worked with at Western in the mid sixties.
I had just turned 21. He was so full of energy, non stop information and technique. He helped me understand what needed to be done every day and what special things to look for. With this fast immersion and in his rapid style.
I found out that I was half his age and couldn't keep up. Not at first. It did help me in the long run to go on for 20+ more years in San Francisco and Los Angeles with Western.
It was a few months before I learned of the circumstances of his exit from Burma.
Because of what he described, I could relate it to my relatives lucky enough to be escaping Nazi Germany before and during WWII and in Russia earlier in the century.
He always warmly talked about family, his loving wife and stories about each child, freedom, music and dancing.
My short years in Air Freight were made special by him. His integrity, work ethic, zest for family and freedom in the USA made it that way.
Thank You Lord for sending Ralph to us at Western; as an inspiration to us to recognize and be more sensitive to oppression of peoples, for bringing his spark of life to us not yet married or with children and showing us that hard work not only is ok, but it can be done with a zest for life.
His page, this page will be kept alive by his memory forever. It will not have an ending date. As many people can add to this and forever.
With Gratitude For His Life,
Mike Becker and Family
Benny Capuyan
October 12, 2012
I"ll Miss the Phone Calls.. What flight should I take..How does 1st. Class Look..Are there a lot of Non-Revs..Whats my position..! Have you heard from the "Boys" at Work..
The Memories of Pierce St..Sacred Heart School..Your Mom as Secretary...Those Days Gone By..Truly Missed ..Our Love and Prayers to the Family.Benny and Ofelia
Victor Garcia
October 10, 2012
My condolence to the family. I will always remember your Dad for his warmth and his kindness. I will miss his tennis expertise and will always think of him fondly, especially during the U.S. Open.
Patti & Sterling Wilson
September 20, 2012
Uncle Ralph was a happy traveler and he spread his joy wherever he went. He had many addresses (i.e., Burma; Bombay; United States; Pierce St., in San Francisco; Gillert St., in Daly City); but the best is now – in Heaven, where his Father and Auntie Lillian have prepared a glorious place for him.
Grieve for a while, Auntie Coral and Cousins, but rejoice that Uncle is celebrating a reunion with his Father, relatives and friends. We will miss him but will remember him fondly forever.
Patti & Sterling
Warren Ganda
September 17, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that Uncle Felling has passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his Family through this difficult time.
Warren & Celine Ganda and Family
Tasha (Repayo) Ball
September 15, 2012
Much Love and Condolences to my cousins at the loss of thier dad. Uncle Felling was the light of every room he entered. Always happy and always smiling. There is definitely a party going on in Heaven. Uncle, you will be missed, but always remembered with love and gratitude.
September 14, 2012
Dear Cousins, Your Dad made quite a few address changes in his life (i.e., from Burma to the U.S., to Pierce St., to Gillert and now the best one of all - to Heaven!) I'm sure God and Auntie Lillian have moved him in and are giving him a jazzy welcome. Keep his smile alive. Love, Patti & Sterling
Elvis Ganda
September 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult and sad time. With sincere condolences and deepest sympathies.
Elvis & Laura Ganda and family
September 14, 2012
Uncle, i'm glad your are in a better place. May you watch over your family and friends.
Love,
Jolinko
Cecil Duncan
September 14, 2012
I know the Lord said to you "Well done my good and faithful servant". Thank for the joy and love you shared with us at Sacred Heart Church. My prayers to you and your family.
B. Cecil Duncan
September 14, 2012
To Coral and all family members of Felling - with deepest sympathy.
From Gerry (Antram) O'Connor and family
Atlanta, Georgia.
hill
September 14, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Heidi Albini
September 13, 2012
Aggie,
My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. I'm glad I was fortunate enough to meet such a wonderful person.
Phyllis Crayton-Henry
September 13, 2012
Sending condolences on behalf of the entire Crayton family. The Ferraz family is in our prayers...Be Blessed1
John Eshabarr
September 13, 2012
Uncle, you've left one family only to reunite with a bigger one. Give Lola a hug for me and get that party started!
Lora Pereira
September 13, 2012
We are sending our prayers and love for Uncle Felling and the family. He had such an amazing smile!! May his soul rest in peace.
Love, Pat and Lora Pereira and Family (Winnie's kids)
steve ferraz
September 13, 2012
uncle ralph, always the biggest smile on the planet and a huge laugh that could brighten anyones day, I will miss him....
Geoff Horvath
September 13, 2012
Yogi and family, my heart and prayers go out to you at this significant loss. The wonderful thing is, you will alwyas have Felling in your hearts and memories. That is one of the gifts he left all of you. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Aloha Ke Akua
Denise Eshabarr Peterson
September 13, 2012
God bless the Gellert Ferrazes
I will always remember you uncle Felling all smiles, and laughter, caring concern. Jazz is truly alive in the heavens now. We love you uncle.
Carla Silva Brown
September 13, 2012
We have lost 2 beautiful people; first Mrs. Lilian Ferraz and now Mr. Ferraz. They are lovingly together. We miss them but they left us a beautiful family to treasure in their 7 children and their families. God Speed
Tracy Simons
September 13, 2012
Yogi,
Sending sincere condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to all of you, along with prayers for healing...
Malama & Aloha!
Sandra Eshabarr
September 13, 2012
I will truly miss Uncle. Thank you cousins for sharing him with us. I know his spirit will live on in all of you. With continued prayers to the family for strength, Ilove you all.
Cousin Sandra
September 13, 2012
To the Ferraz and Silva Families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I remember your dad when Agnes got married, he was such a nice man. I know he is in heaven with your mom, I didn't know his new wife but my condolences are with her also. Love to you Aggie and the rest of your family. Gus and Anita Santana.
Michael Reedy
September 13, 2012
So sorry to hear about your father, Yogi. You and your family are in our prayers.
Amy Ferraz
September 13, 2012
In loving memory of such an amazing and loving uncle with a smile that lit up a room! Rest in paradise Uncle Felling - you will always be in our hearts!
All our love and sympathy to our cousins and Aunt Coral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, TAM
September 12, 2012
Yogi and Family,
A heartful prayer goes out to the family of the late Raphael Ferraz. May God Bless you all at this time in life.
Aloha, Brad & Betty Ibanez
Debora Nissenbaum
September 12, 2012
Ms. Yogi, am very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.
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