Ralph L. Bell, age 71, of San Antonio, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2002. Mr. Bell moved from Houston to San Antonio in 1972 where he practiced law for over 45 years. Survivors: wife, Maradee White Bell, San Antonio, TX; son, Robert L. Bell; daughter, Dorthana Rachel Bell, both of Houston, TX; stepson, Bret W. Holifield, San Antonio, TX; sister, Robbie Jon Wilson; brother-in-law, Bob Wilson, both of San Leon, TX; niece, M'Lisa A. Rothe, San Antonio, TX; nephews, Scott A. Rothe, Austin, TX, Ronald J. Wilson, Grapevine, TX., Gary D. Wilson, Angelton, TX., and Landon R. Wilson, San Leon, TX.