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RALPH PRATHER Obituary

RALPH PRATHER
Ralph E. Prather passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2025, surrounded by his endearing wife of 58 years, his loving son, his cat, and close friends.
Ralph was a decorated combat veteran who later served the State of New Mexico for over 30 years in economic development. He enjoyed fountain pens as a unique hobby and received international recognition for his and a friend's recreation of the Parker 51.
Services will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, September 8, at Rivera Funeral Home on Rodeo Road, followed by a procession to the National Cemetery for a 2:30PM Committal Ceremony.
Rivera Family Funerals
& Cremations
417 East Rodeo Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Phone: 505-989-7032
RiveraFamilyFuneralHome.com

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Sep. 4, 2025.

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Sep

8

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Rivera Funeral home

417 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Sep

8

Graveside service

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Santa Fe National Cemetery

501 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Funeral services provided by:

Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Santa Fe and Santa Fe Memorial Garde

417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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