"Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. I know that he will be missed greatly. I only had the pleasure of meeting him once but he was a kind soul. Hold tightly to your memories and your faith. You will be in my thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Ralph Smith
March 20, 1944 - December 2, 2016
Ralph Smith, age 72, 0f Washington, passed away Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on March 20, 1944 in Washington to Russell L. and Mary Alice (Brown) Smith. He was a 1962 graduate of Washington Catholic High School and served in the US Air Force. He was a Member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg and was a life member of the Knights of Columbus. Ralph worked alongside his father at Sellman and Mallet Corporation and recently retired from Ride Solution. He greatly enjoyed people and life in general. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Gilsinger) Smith; one daughter, Annette (Garth) Hosch of Arizona; two sons, Adam Smith, Aaron Smith both of Arizona; one sister, Andrea (Geno) Underhill of Washington; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Clarke Smith, Alan Smith, and Lowell Smith. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father Frank Renner as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday at Ed Lee Mortuary. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Pulmonary Fibroses Partners, Inc. P.O. Box 342 Newburgh, Indiana 47629, Four Rivers Rehab Ride Solution 1001 East Main Street 47501 or a charity of your chose. Condolences may be sent to the family online at wwwedleemortuary
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"Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Ralph Smith."
"I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of such a good neighbor. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief."
"It am so sorry to hear about your loss of Ralph. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time Cindy Link Scott"
"I am so blessed to of had this wonderful man as my father, he always had a smile to share and was a friend to all. What an amazing gift myself, my brothers, my children, my nephews & nieces were given by being able to share some time with him during his recent visit to Arizona. He will be forever missed and loved. I love you Daddy, thank you for being you and for everything you share with us. Mary, may you find strength in your countless memories of the.life you shard with him, I love you too. Annette"
"Pretty Please was purchased for the family of Ralph Smith."