Ralph Edward Gribben

The world was blessed with Ralph Edward Gribben on June 24, 1938. He was born to Hugh John Gribben and Rose Ann “Marjorie” Lingenfelter in Gary, Indiana. Ralph had eight siblings which included two brothers and six sisters; Hugh, Marjorie, Ramona, Julia, Alice, Rosemary, Walter and June.

He graduated from St. Plus X High School on June 5, 1957. Ralph married Deanna Martinez on June 7, 1958. He was a successful Real Estate Agent and attained several awards for being the Top Salesman.

Ralph also held multiple leadership roles in many churches throughout California, Oregon and Nevada. Those who knew Ralph know that he was a Godly man who faithfully served the Lord. Ralph later retired in 2002. He then found enjoyment working as an Activities Coordinator and a Bus Driver at a senior living center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

On the morning of Friday, June 11, 2021, Ralph passed away peacefully at Spring Valley Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Deanna Gribben; his children Laurie, Sheryl, Ralph Jr, Rick, Dianne, Robert, Maria, Ronald and Danielle. He is also survived by his siblings, Marjorie, Walter and June as well as 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 12:00pm with funeral service to follow at 1 pm at Palm Eastern Mortuary (7600 S. Eastern Mortuary, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123.)