Ralph V. Villa Sr.

Ralph Villa, Sr., 88 years old of Colton, California, passed away on September 3, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nina Villa, his parents, Rafael & Rosalia Villa, his brothers, Oscar and Mando Villa. He is survived by his sister Soccoro Heredia, and his children Dianna Aguilar (Louie), Teresa Villa, Elizabeth De La Rosa (Art), Ralph Villa, Jr. (Karina) and Cecilia Flores along with his grandchildren; Doreen Ayala, Donna Ayala, Jia Aguilar, Jelani Kolone, Janina Kolone and Apryl Nieves (Lawrence), Jacob Alaniz, Alex Alaniz and Eliana Villa and his great granddaughters, Kaila, Leila and Maleia Garcia.

Ralph was born on December 13, 1935, in Douglas, Arizona. His parents moved he and his siblings to Colton as a young child. He worked at Kaiser Steel Mill for 32 years until the mill was closed. He then worked for the City of Colton at the Fire Department Station 211, retiring after 10 years. Ralph also worked at San Manuel and his last place of employment was working as a crossing guard at various schools, his last school being Colton High School. He was Grandpa Ralph to many people in Colton. Ralph was the #1 fan to all his grandchildren and great granddaughters in various sports which included soccer, football, volleyball and softball. He was often seen cheering on teams at Carl Rimbaugh Softball Field as well as being a big fan of the Colton High School Softball and Football teams.

Remember Me

Fill not your hearts with

pain and sorrow,

but remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy, the

laughter, the smiles,

I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

Although my leaving

causes pain and grief,

my going has eased my hurt,

and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and remember me,

not as I am now, but as I used to be.

Because, I will remember you all,

and look on with a smile.

Understand in your hearts,

I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

As long as I have the love

of each of you,

I can live my life in the

hearts of all of you.