Ralph Aranda Avondale, Arizona Obituary

Ralph Aranda

It is with great sadness and honored privilege the family of Ralph Aranda Sr. announce his passing after his battle with Covid illness, on Monday, February 1, 2021, at the age of 79 years. He is devotedly remembered by his wife Elinita Aranda, daughter Laura Aranda, sister Carolina Aranda, and brothers Angel Ortiz and Ruben Aranda. Ralph Sr. will also be deeply missed by his eleven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He is predeceased by his son’s Ralph Aranda and Steve Aranda in their own recent battles with Covid illness. Ralph Sr. worked for the City of Phoenix for 31 years and retired as a Waste Water Operator. In addition, Ralph succeeded and earned his Associate Degree in Mechanical Architecture. Ralph Sr. was a hard-working man who greatly loved and provided for his family and just as important he was a man of faith and an inspiration to many – Ralph Sr. will be greatly missed.
October 27, 1941 - February 1, 202110/27/194102/01/2021
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Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes
February 16, 2021
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Martha arellanes
February 16, 2021
Laura my deepest condolences to you and you entire family
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Damian Mary Ruben
February 16, 2021
Sorry to have you 3 Guys leave us so early...We will be with you sometime, as is the norm for all people of this world. We love you guys!
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Andrew Ortiz
February 19, 2021
In loving memory of my Uncle Ralph Aranda, I send my deepest condolences to his family and celebrate the full life that he lived. We had many wonderful times as a family and too many all-nighter parties to count. :) I send my profound condolences to my cousin Laura, an... Continue Reading
Laura Aranda
February 13, 2021
Daddy, I just hope you can hear me. You were the best dad any child could ask for. You were a very hard working, loving and caring father to us. You were kind and very generous to us and so many others. Thank you for showing us how to love, to be kind, to be considerate ... Continue Reading
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Pat Escobedo
February 16, 2021
I'm so sorry Laura. There's no words for what you're going through. Please know we love you and we are here for you. May they all rest in peace.
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Manny Gonzales
February 16, 2021
Great message for your dad! I always admire seeing the love between a father and his daughter!