29 January 1937 – 15 October 2022
29 January 1937 – 15 October 2022
Peacefully, surrounded by his family at home on Saturday 15 October 2022, aged 85.
Deeply loved husband and best friend of Fay.
Loved Dad and father-in-law of Michelle and Robert Lind, Michael and Anne, Wayne and Wendy.
Cherished Grandad of Aaron and Deb, Kieran and Michelle; Lauren and Maehe, Nicola and Hemi, Bailee and Kayden; Scott, Emma and Houston, Jared and Jennifer, Allanah, and Lewis.
Adored great Grandad Ralph of Kyan, and Bronson; Henry; Luca, and Ava; Harper, Thomasin, and Tilly; Lucy, and Cooper; Jermaine, Jaylen and Jorja-Rose.
In preference to flowers a donation to Hospice Taranaki would be warmly welcomed by the family.
A service to celebrate Ralph’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Fay and family, Sending our sympathy and love to you at this very sad time. We are honoured to have known Ralph Anna and Steve
Dear Fay and family Our deepest sympathy on hearing of Ralpns passing Our apologies for being unable to attend his service today Such a lovely man he will be sadly missed
To Fay and Family. We are thinking of you at this sad time. We have fond memories thinking about the times you and Ralph were in our life. RIP Ralph. Deepest Sympathy and Love.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ralph,may your memories be stronger than your pain. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Beryl and Stephen Sutton.
Dear Fay & family It was very sad to hear of Ralph’s passing this week. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Your memories of Ralph will be treasured and help with the sadness you feel. I always enjoyed our fleeting catch ups at Mum and Dads. Ralph was always interested on what was happening on our farm and how everyone was getting on. Kind thought to you all Barbara (Mullany)
Dear Fay and family, So sad to hear about Ralph. He was such a lovely man and it was always a pleasure seeing him at gatherings with the Jennings family. Thinking of you at this sad time and remembering Ralph with great warmth. Kindest thoughts, Virginia and Warren
Dear Fay and Family Sorry to hear off the passing of Ralph, our thoughts are with you as you lay him to rest. Gordon, David & Families
Our deepest sympathies to you all and may your happiest memories of Ralph help you through this difficult time. With love, Mary and the Standish Family.
Dear Fay & Family - With fond memories of our special times together in days gone by. Our Loving Thoughts and Heartfelt Sympathy Are With You All.
Dear Fay and Family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. We have lovely memories of Ralph at all our dancing events. He was always very kind & respectful and will be greatly missed by all his dancing friends. Our sympathies & hugs to you all.
Sad to hear of your passing Uncle Ralph. You have always been a wonderful person and loving member of our family. All our love to Aunty Fay and family
Dear Fay and Family we are all so sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. He was a dear friend and great mate of Ern and Ruth’s along with Rowan, Greg and Lee’s over the years as they grew up. Rest easy Ralph Lots of love The Yandle Family XX
Rest in peace dear friend and surrogate uncle. You have been a huge part of our family for 65 years. We’ve spent so many happy and cherished times together as families bonded by love and respect. Sending lots of love to Fay and all of her family at this deeply sad time for all of you. Xxxx

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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