Thursday, January 7, 2010

OBITUARY: Ernest Ralph Perry


Ralph Perry
Nov. 6, 1938-Dec. 30, 2009

Ernest Ralph Perry, 71, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, surrounded by his loving family, in Albuquerque. Ernie (Ralph, as he was better known) was born to Fred and Marian (Tafoya) Perry on November 6,1938 in Kelly. He is survived by his loving wife, Sara (Blane) Perry of Polvadera; his son, Jamie Perry and daughter-in-law Cindie of Riverside, Calif.; his daughter, Jodi Perry and son-in-law, Bill Weldon of Polvadera; sister-in-law, Dianna Perry of Lemitar; step grandchildren, Danielle Underwood; and Jake Underwood; aunt and uncle, Helen and Joe Padilla; many wonderful cousins; and his beloved dog, Kiwi.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert (Bob) Perry. Ralph left New Mexico at the age of 11, but New Mexico never left his heart. In 1985 his dream came true when he retired from Albertson's Grocers and returned to spend the rest of his life in Polvadera. He loved meeting people, and those fortunate enough to have met him will remember his kindness, happy spirit, and ever-present smile.
A Mass of Resurrection was celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 11:00 am at the San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Polvadera, with Deacon Mike Ybarra as Celebrant.
Burial took place in the Polvadera Cemetery.Pallbearers were Dale Nunez, Manny Perry, Lonnie Gonzales, Dion Ortiz, Bill Weldon, and Jamie Perry. Honorary Pallbearers were Wayne Goble, Ted Tafoya, Tom Hartl, Steve Hartl, and his dice table buddies at Isleta and Santa Ana.
Arrangements were under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home.
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  1. Jamie Perry and daughter-in-law mmmbetCindie of Riverside, Calif.; his daughter, Jodi Perry and son-in-law, Bill Weldon of Polvadera; sister-in-law, Dianna Perry of3mbet Lemitar; step grandchildren, Danielle Underwood; and Jake Underwood; aunt and uncle, Helen and

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