He graduated from the University of Texas Dental School at Houston in 1950, and enjoyed 49 years of treating and caring for his patients before retiring at age 79.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 57 years, Irma A. Navarro; daughter, Nina Espinoza and husband, Frank; daughter, Nelda Smith and husband, Brian; daughter, Sylvia Martinez and husband, Sean; granddaughters, Kelly Martinez Owen and husband, Joshua, Audrey Smith Phillips and husband, Brad, Alison Smith; great-granddaughter, Vivien Phillips.
MASS
TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012
10:00 A.M.
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
1602 THOUSAND OAKS DRIVE
Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.