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Ralph Borge Obituary

Ralph Borge Oakland native, artist and California College of the Arts professor emeritus Ralph Borge passed away on December 30, 2008 at the age of 86. Besides being an accomplished painter and influential teacher - a fixture of the Bay Area art scene for over half a century - Ralph was an uncommonly devoted and generous husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife Martha; his three children - Michele McCulloch, Martin Borge and Jason Borge; his grandson, Gabriel McCulloch; his brother Floyd; and many nephews and nieces. The Borge family would like to invite his many friends in the area to a celebration of his life, to be held this Sunday, Jan. 11 (his 87th birthday) at the Borge Gallery, 221 B Street, Point Reyes Station, at 2pm.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jan. 7, 2009.

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lane missamore

January 24, 2009

Dear Borge Family,

I am sorry to here of Ralph's passing. My thoughts are with you all!

Donald Stillman

January 11, 2009

I'm sorry to learn of Ralph's passing. If my father, Nathan Stillman were still alive, I'm sure he would have been sadden by this event. My father, as a student and friend, appreciated his relationships with Ralph. Ralph will be missed by many but his influence on the art community will live on.

Gwen Rosewater

January 10, 2009

Dear Martha and Family,

I am one of Ralph's many former students. I ended up enrolling at CCAC because everybody told me there was a guy there who was an absolute master. I took his classes over and over for four years, and I credit him with any skill I may have picked up there. I just purely adored him. He was the finest teacher I have ever known, and just an all around sterling human being. I send you my deepest condolences.

Gwen Rosewater

Carolyn Powers

January 10, 2009

Martha, Michelle, Martin and Jason,
I cherish the years our families spent together and especially, the warm bonds of friendship I had with you and Ralph. He was a giant of a man! We are privileged to have known and loved him.
Wish I could be there with you on Sunday.
Carolyn

Gregg Turner

January 9, 2009

Dear Borge family

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Borge he was one exceptpional human being.My thoughts will be with you and please let me know if you need anything.
GreggTurner

Glen Cheda

January 9, 2009

Dear Friends, I'm so sorry for your loss. Ralph will be remembered fondly. I so admired his talent. Your family holds a special place in my heart.

In peace and love,

Debora Busse

January 7, 2009

Martha, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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