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Howard Ratcliff Obituary

Howard J. Ratcliff, Jr. Age 37, passed away March 4, 2008. Survived by his father, 6 sisters, 1 brother, 9 nephews, 1 niece, many friends and the fish he had yet to catch. Service at St. Thomas of Canterbury, 1522 McCoy Ave. SJ, March 17, 10 am.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Mar. 16, 2008.

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Jennifer Downward

July 3, 2008

I was shocked to her about this from his sister. We all grew up together in the same neighborhood and as a kid I lived at the Ratcliff home. I only wished that we had kept more in touch as we became older. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Zamora Downward

Jennifer Powell- Meade

April 15, 2008

I am so sorry to here about Howie. Howie was a very good friend of mine growing up. He treated me as a little sister and I called him my brother, because I have none. We used to do so much together. I can not tell you how sorry I am to here of his passing. I have so many memories of him I don't knowe where to start. One that stands out is he always gave me his jacket when ever I was cold, and always gave me a shoulder to lean on. He was a very dear friend and I regret not being able to find him.
You have my deepest sympathies. I cared for him very deeply.

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