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RALPH PARHIALA Obituary
Ocala - Ralph C. Parhiala, age 85, passed away July 8, 2013 at the Legacy Hospice House. He was born on January 2, 1928 in New Ipswich, NH.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bertha, a son John Parhiala of Orange Lake, Fl, two daughters and sons-in-law Joanne and David Smith of St. Louis, Missouri, Barbara and Charles Ruse, Jr. of Ocala, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ocala.
A Funeral Service has been scheduled for Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:00am at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with a visitation for one hour before the service. Burial will follow next week in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in memory of Ralph. On line condolences may be made at forestlawnocala.com
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Memories and Condolences
for RALPH PARHIALA
Jeffey Salmonson
July 24, 2013
Aunt Bertha, Joanne, Barbara, John and family
We were blessed to have Uncle Ralph in our lives. He was a good uncle and I will always remember him fondly.
Joanne Perkio
July 23, 2013
Bertha and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all on Ralph's passing. Our prayers are with you all. Matti and Joanne
Jerry Eichler
July 15, 2013
Barbara and Family,
So sorry to read of the passing of your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Peace of the Lord comfort you and yours during this time.
Debra Bradley
July 13, 2013
Danielle, Brian, and beautiful daughters,
May you feel the warmth and love of God's comfort at this time. Be blessed with the memories you have of your beloved grandfather, Danielle. I'm sure you will teach your beautiful daughters things he has taught you. I will lift your family up in my prayers.
Pamela George Denman
July 12, 2013
Barbara and family, I am so sorry of the passing of your dad.. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Pam Denman
Angie Dietrich
July 12, 2013
Dear Pastor, Joanne, Susan, Julia, and family. My God's loving grace and peace surround you in your sorrow. Our sincere condolences. Scott, Angie, Nicholas, and Ashley Dietrich
Julia Bowen
July 11, 2013
Dear Pastor and Joanne; My sincere sympathy and prayers for you and all your family during this trying time. May the Peace and Love of our Lord Jesus Christ carry you through! In Christ, Julia Bowen
Pam Bearden
July 11, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time in your lives. May all of the wonderful memories you have of your father put a smile on your face and help you through these hard days you are facing. Your husband has been so supportive of our entire family & we would like to help you out in any way we possibly can! Safe travels back to St. Louis!!
Diane Padgett
July 11, 2013
Dear Pastor and Joanne;
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family! May God grant you that peace that passes all understanding and may you know the certainty of the resurrection and of everlasting life!
In His Love and with our prayers,
Diane and Larry Padgett
July 11, 2013
Dear Joanne, Pastor, and Parhiala family members,
The faculty and staff of St. Paul's Lutheran School in Des Peres, Missouri is saddened to hear of your earthly loss, but rejoice in the promises of God and the gift of eternal life through his son, Jesus Christ. We are praying for your family. May God grant you peace.
Mrs. Janet Profilet and the Faculty and Staff of St. Paul's
Merilee Mulvaney
July 11, 2013
Dear Smith family -- we are thinking of you and praying for peace in this difficult time...we all know that your father/grandfather/father in law is in the BEST place he could be, but that doesn't make it any easier on those left behind...
the Mulvaneys
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