USAF (Ret.) Msgt. Ralph George LaRochelle

Ralph G. LaRochelle, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on February 15, 1937, in Lowell, MA, to parents, Phillip Louis LaRochelle and Anna Marie Daley (both deceased). He proudly served his country for 21 years in the United States Air Force, earning numerous medals, awards and commendations. He was preceded in death by Philip Nicholas LaRochelle, son; Nicholas Melaki, father-in-law; Paniyota (Poulatharke) Melaki, mother-in-law; Loula Melaki, sister-in-law; Marie Eva (LaRochelle) Guillemette, sister; Phillip Louis LaRochelle, Jr., brother; Carl Nikolas Anglin, nephew; William Byrd, brother-in-law;

Ralph G. LaRochelle is survived by Maria LaRochelle, wife; Thomas Mark LaRochelle, son; Thomas Earl LaRochelle, brother; Dorothy LaRochelle, sister-in-law; granddaughter Chelsie Amber LaRochelle and partner Deirdre Wynn Brosnihan; granddaughter Amanda Lace LaRochelle and partner William Jake Scott; Nola Dawn LaRochelle, great-granddaughter; Wilson Josey Scott, great-grandson; Dylan Thomas LaRochelle, grandson; Arely Gonzalez, granddaughter-in-law; Anna Alcorn, granddaughter; Matthew Alcorn, grandson-in-law; William Alcorn, great-grandson; Olivia Alcorn, great-granddaughter; Katherine LaRochelle, granddaughter; Treva LaRochelle, daughter-in-law; Demetra Byrd, sister-in-law.

TRISAGION

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019

6:00 PM

PORTER LORING CHAPEL

1101 McCULLOUGH AVENUE 78212

FUNERAL SERVICE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2019

12:30 PM

ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX

2504 N. ST. MARY'S STREET

Father Thomas Newlin will officiate. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church (stsophiagoc.org) 2504 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78212-3799.