Portland, Oregon
WELLS, Ralph
1959-2008
A program of music and memories to honor the life and artistic achievements of Ralph Wells will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 28, in the Scottish Rite Auditorium at 1512 SW Morrison Street, Portland. The noted artist and operatic baritone died June 18, 2008,...
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I met Ralph Wells in Van Nuys California in the mid 90's through a mutual friend. Ralph was a dear friend. He sang happy birthday to me in the new Krispy Kream Doughnut store, His voice was so powerful that I remember putting my hand on the huge picture window and feeling the glass vibrate. We shared a love for music, what a really great guy and a good friend.
Nazareth Pope
June 22, 2022 | Other
Mr Wells taught me so much. I will miss him as my teacher. He gave me confidence that I never had as a singer. Even though I could barely carry a tune when I started, he treated me with the utmost respect and worked with me just as much as he would had I been extremely talented. He taught me to sing with joy and confidence and he taught me to love every minute of it.
I'm so sorry for the loss, which is indeed a loss for us all. Oregon is worse off without him.
July 06, 2008 | Corvallis, OR
Ralph was an amazing artist who will surely be missed by many. My heart goes out to his mother and wife.
The life he lived he lived well, but we all feel it was too short.
Ralph, you're singing with the angels now. That must be more than beautiful than words can describe. And I can see your dad smiling...
Debra Oyamada
June 27, 2008 | Portland, OR
