A graduate of Holland High, Ralph attended Ferris State University for two and a half years before finding a love for Alaska and commercial fishing. He spent several seasons in Alaska working as a commercial fisherman and laborer. His love for the outdoors was only second to the love he had for his daughter, Cecilia. After her arrival, Ralph never made it back to Alaska - and that was fine with him because he got to spend precious time with her. He cherished his time with Cecilia and had an amazing love for her.
In 2014, Ralph suffered a fall in a hunting accident and was paraylzed. He continued to hunt and fish even from a wheelchair.
Ralph was admired for his artistic talents and mechanical inclinations to repair and build most anything. He was like a genius child, reading and learning from a household encyclopedia set.
Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Cecilio Garza Sr.
Ralph is survived by his daughter Cecilia C. Garza; his mother, Rebecca Garza; siblings, Rebeca A. Garza, Maria I. Garza, Ana M. and Dennis Zamora, Cecilio Garza, Jr., Daniel Garza, Benjamin and Lauren Garza, and Blanca E. Garza; many aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends. He will be missed dearly.
A private service will take place with close family and friends, given the current restrictions on large gatherings. Thoughts, prayers, phone calls and texts are appreciated and welcome. A celebration of life to be arranged for a date later in the year.
The Garza family would appreciate any considerations for donations to the following GoFundMe account to help with funeral expenses.
Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com for further information.
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