Passed away peacefully at his home in Blaketown on February 7, 2025, in his 99th year.
Dearly loved husband for 73 years of Edna,
treasured father and father-in-law of Marjorie & Mike Moran (Christchurch), Linda & Rob (Waikanae),
Doug & Kylie (Greymouth), and Roy (deceased) & Julie (Christchurch),
much loved grandad of Matthew, Chelle, Jenny, Chris, Richard, Sarra, Kylie, Natalie, James, Robb, Seani, and the late William,
and a loved great grandad, uncle, cousin and friend.
Messages to 118 Blake Street, Blaketown 7805.
Flowers respectfully declined.
Donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated and can be made online at salvationarmy.org.nz or at the service.

A service to celebrate Ralph’s life will be held in the
William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street on Friday the 14th February 2025 at 2pm.
Ralph will then be laid to rest at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone.