DIETZ Raphael “Ralph” Ralph passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 89 years. Ralph was born on May 12, 1926 at Kindersley, Saskatchewan to Anton and Theresa Dietz. He grew up on the family farm and has always loved the country life! Ralph came to Alberta in 1958 and worked at various jobs in the oil patch and at the Kabob gas plant at Fox Creek before settling in Red Deer where he was employed at St. Thomas Aquinas school as a maintenance man (Mr. Fixit) until his retirement. Ralph always had many fond memories of the pupils, teachers and staff. He enjoyed having coffee at McDonald’s with his coffee buddies, traveling, curling, fishing and having a good game of cribbage. He always thought of others and handled life’s difficulties with determination. Ralph will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 53 years, Mary; cherished grandchildren, Shawn (Chris) and Dennis (Sierrena); great grandchildren, Joshua, Rorke, TJ and Colton; sisters-in-law, Margaret,Katie and Bertha; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; nine brothers; and six sisters. Ralph was also predeceased by his step-daughter, Diana, whom he loved and missed so very much. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 – 67 Street, Red Deer with Reverend Bert de Bruijn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, PO Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 202, 5913 – 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4C4 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ralph Dietz May 12, 1926 – October 26, 2015.source