Kathryn & Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Ralph's passing but remember him fondly realizing he provided quite a lesson in living.  He loved working for Toyota, got to see the dream of creating an award winning Service Facility at CAT, and then topped off everything with a dream retirement.  Meeting Kathryn, retiring to the islands and enjoying life -- his sharp wit and twinkle in his eye will be remembered.

My condolences,

KC Dellinger


I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear Ralph.  I did not know Mr. Collins, but after reading his obituary, I was moved to send my condolences to the family.  I pray that the hope the bible gives Mr. Collins- to be brought back to life and live on Earth in perfect health, under perfect, peaceful conditions- brings comfort until that awaited time arrives. (John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:3, 4)

Ralph was very special to me. While some people only got to know him as "RTFB" Collins :) I was fortunate to share in his great sense of humor and his remarkable patience with me on the golf course (he even made up a unique scoring system for my ineptness). In the past few years he worked with many of my students on an annual "International Culture" project, sharing the love and the nuances of his adopted island life. He was really great with the student groups (as he was in all learning/teaching scenarios) and I'm glad they got to experience him as I did at his serene best! We'll all miss you Ralph!

I am sorry to hear about our friend Ralph. When I first met Ralph I was glad to see there was someone I could agree with on our objectives with the mother ship.  We  both had the same responsibilities but with different companies.  His  "tell it like it is"  nature was what I learned to admire.
He once called me and said there is a gentleman that is going to apply for a job with you guys and I highly recommend him. It was one of his own associates and of course we hired him. That is the kind of guy Ralph was and why he was well respected.  Rest in Peace my friend.

Ralph was my friend and colleague at Toyota. We were Technical Training Managers, he at Central Atlantic Toyota and me at Toyota HQ in Torrance. We both spoke the same language and treated our jobs with the utmost of respect: for the job and for each other. I admired Ralph for his steadfast commitment to training excellence and his refreshing direct nature. We genuinely understood each other.

Ralph worked “according the book”…he didn’t believe in shortcuts. Ralph respected people. And he knew technical training and technical support inside out. Hands down, Ralph was The Best!

I will miss him and his infectious laugh. 

Godspeed, Ralph Collins!


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Ralph Aloysius Collins III

23 juillet 1943 – 29 octobre 2018

Funeraria y Columbario Del Angel Buxeda

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