BORN

1941

DIED

2012

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Martin Funeral Home East

1460 George Dieter Drive

El Paso, Texas

Ralph Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 5, 2012.

Irvin Ralph Adams Sr. 71, an El Paso resident passed away June 28, 2012 in Sun City, Arizona.

Ralph Sr. was born January 13, 1941 in Capitan, New Mexico. He was known for his kind heart, strength and the love he had for his family and racing. His final days were spent with family by his side and his memory will live on in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 48 years, his children Ralph Jr., Kimberly
and Robert, sister Lee Lippert and brothers Roger and Virgil, grandchildren Austin, Kayla, Ashlynn, Kelsey, Karrie, Caden and Riley, daughter in law, Donna Adams, and son in law Kevin Barnes.

The Adams Family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, July 8, 2012, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel Martin East. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 10:00 am at Funeraria Del Angel Martin East. Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen East Cemetery, 12400 East Montana.

Service arrangements entrusted to the care of FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL MARTIN EAST 1460 GEORGE DIETER DRIVE EL PASO, TEXAS 79936. 915-855-8881. www.martinfuneralhomeeast.com

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July 11, 2012

Barbara Thompson

My deepest sympathy to you and the family. May God be with you during this time of sadness. Barbara Gilbreath Willey Thompson

July 10, 2012

Sandy Mach

My name is Sandy Gilbreath Mach, Hayden Gilbreath is my oldest brother. I remember Ralph well, he was always a sweetheart to Hayden's kid sister. May God bring you peace in this time of need. God's blessing to you.

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