Ralph Pacheco 

born in Mercedes, Texas, took God's hand at age 77, surrounded by his 
loving family, October 21, 2009. Ralph married the love of his life, 
Josephine, January 31, 1954. During their 55 years together, they made 
many wonderful friends, and despite many challenges, lived a full and 
satisfying life. He is survived by his wife; his six children, Joanne 
(Jerry) Lamb, Betty (Larry) Parker, Mary (Luis) Ibarra, Rose Linda 
(Greg) Davis, Shirley (Steve) Rodriguez, Ralph (Tricia) Pacheco; 22 
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He joined the Air Force in 
1951 and proudly served his country for 24 years. A wonderful husband, 
father, and grandfather, he is on his journey to heaven. He will live 
forever in the hearts of those whose lives he has touched. Visitation 
will be held Monday, October 26, 2009 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 
FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTHLAWN, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Rosary at 7:00 
p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2009 
at Sacred Heart Church, 601 E. Fort Lowell. Interment to follow at 
South Lawn Cemetery.

Published in the Tucson Newspapers on 10/24/2009