I was very sad to hear of Ralph’s sudden passing in August.  My deepest condolences to his family.

I’ve known Ralph for more than 12 years and enjoyed working with him for all my FX transactions, wherever he moved to. He was always very attentive and helpful. He always made a point to stop by our booth at trade shows to say hello. It was more than business. He was a kind, personal and sincere individual, always with a big smile!

I greatly appreciated our phone conversations, sharing events in our lives and seeking advices. He was devoted to his family, especially his mother.  My last communication with him was when he told me he was moving to GA. When asked if moving was because he had family there or if he liked peaches, his reply was “I love a good peach- who doesn’t?? and after 20 years in the same house, it is time for a fresh start”.

I shall miss you, my friend. Enjoy that succulent peach in Heaven!!

No te tocaba todavía,

Las palabras no alcanzan cuando pretenden decir muchas cosas. Estoy triste por tu repentina partida y durante estos días, recordé muchos momentos vividos contigo.

Mis padres, hermanos y yo, tus primos, vivimos muchos días y encuentros felices junto a ti. Quiero destacar tu inmenso cariño y detalles hacia tu familia de España, de Galicia y tu búsqueda por encontrar las raíces de tus abuelos. Desde que te conocí habíamos estado en contacto, especialmente en navidades nunca faltaba tu angustia y ya los últimos años, nuestras llamadas y mensajes habían sido más frecuentes, siempre actualizando la información de la familia de un lado y del otro.

Te vamos a echar de menos, porque, aunque no nos viéramos desde hace muchos años, la amistad y el cariño que sembraste en nosotros es el mejor regalo que nos ofrece la vida.

Siempre recordaremos tu generosa sonrisa.

Con cariño de la familia de España

Roberto, Lola, Tere, Roberto y Rogelio.

Deepest condolences to the whole family.  Martin loved spending time with Kevin at his house because Ralph made him feel like at home and like a family. Kind, loving and caring man, is how we will always remember Ralph.  

I never had the pleasure to meet Ralph in person, but we had a working relationship and he was the best!  We had a lot of laughs and I enjoyed his since of humor and could always count on a good phone conversation.  I am sure his family will miss him terribly but the world has lost a great human being.

I wish you blessings and fond memories.

Jill Hafner, Cheese Importers, Longmont CO