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1949
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2024
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Ralph Maes Obituary
Ralph Maes "Ralphie" age, 75, a resident of Peralta, NM, passed away on October 3, 2024. Celebration services for Ralph will be held on Friday, October 25th, 2024, at 12:00PM at Romero Funeral Home in Belen.
He was preceded in death by his mother Adelaida Maes, his sister Shelia Maes, and his grandson Gabriel. He is survived by his father Florian Maes (100) and his wife of 57 years, Naria Maes. Son, Gene Maes, wife, Debbie, daughter, Elaine Maes & Philo, son, Michael Maes, wife, Esmeralda. Grandchildren, Alexandra, Joshua, Zack, Damien, Angelique and Gabriel Rafael. Great-grandchildren, Joshlene, Cullen, Emmett, Alicia, Nevaeh, Eric, Ruby and Charlotte. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Ralph worked hard all his life and retired after many years as a mechanic at Quality Pontiac. He also worked for several years at the Soho Uranium Mine in Cebolleta. Ralph was a wonderful son, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed by all.
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Rosalie Olivas
October 17, 2024
My condolences to the Maes family. My name is Rosalie Maez Olivas. I am the granddaughter to Antonio Maez and Ignacita Toledo. My brother Anthony Maez sent me Ralphs obituary. Sorry to say I never met Ralph, we sadly have lost track of family over the years. I live in Ruidoso N M.
Jerry Hunter
October 17, 2024
Ralph worked for me at BACA Pontiac in the early nineties. Ralph was an excellent mechanic. I remember him as being very humble . Rest in peace brother . See you on the other side
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