Ralph Anthony Cormier Jr., age 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was born August 22, 1937 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Semonia Buchanan Cormier and Ralph Joseph Cormier. Ralph served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. He attended Prairie View A&M University where he received both his bachelor and master degrees. In his early career, Ralph worked at Buffalo and Goliad Independent School Districts as a teacher. He also worked part time as a counselor at the Juvenile Probation Center and retired from Calhoun County Independent School District as a school counselor after 40 plus years of service.
Ralph had a deep love for his Catholic faith. In addition to being a devoted member of Our Lady of The Gulf Catholic Church, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Throughout the years, he was a part of numerous organizations in the community. After his retirement, he volunteered as a counselor at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School.
Ralph was an avid runner and had many hobbies including cooking, traveling, writing songs and cheering on his favorite baseball team, the Houston Astros. He had a zest for life and a deep passion for helping others. He was a loving husband, caring father, and proud grandfather, who will be greatly missed.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Minnie Lane Cormier; sons, Troy Cormier, Lee Cormier, Mark Cormier and wife, Crystal; daughter, Semonia Roberts and husband, Kent; sister, Gayle Houck and husband, Clarence; and grandchildren, Mason Cormier, Lane Cormier, Hailie Cormier, Devin Cormier, Chloe Cormier, KyLee Cormier, Kent Roberts Jr., Amaya Cormier, and Xavier Roberts.
Ralph is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Joseph Cormier and his mother, Semonia Buchanan Cormier.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 from 5-7pm at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home, with a rosary beginning at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church with burial to follow at Port Lavaca Cemetery.
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