Obituary of Boyd George Ralph

October 14, 1945 – Traytown, Newfoundland

August 30, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

Boyd George Ralph, beloved husband of Joan Ralph (nee Sharp) of Calgary, AB, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the age of 77 years.

Besides his loving wife Joan, Boyd is survived by his children, Karen Clark (David Williams), Darren Ralph, Sharon (Loren) Mark, and Loretta Ralph; his grandchildren, Brian (Kirsten) Mark, Alisha (Sean) Brown, Neil (Laiqa) Schlichting, Ryan Mark, Amanda (Brandon) Ehrman, Zane Clark; his sister Cathy (Larry) Mudryk; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Boyd was predeceased by his parents Maud and Lloyd Ralph; his brother Lloydie Ralph; his sisters, Lois Hughes and Leona Burton; his nephew Lorne Burton.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Boyd’s family here.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mr. Ralph’s service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Boyd’s family here.

In living memory of Boyd Ralph, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.

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