Passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord with his loving family by his side on February 27, 2012 at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband and best friend to Esther (nee Sinasac) for 69 years. Loving father of Linda Balkwill and husband Don, Bonnie Dugal, Nancy Smith and husband Rick, Doug and wife Denise, Greg and wife Sandra, and Cathy Kivinen and husband Wes. Cherished Gramps of Brad, Shelley, Craig, Karen, Jeff, Kevin, Dana, Tammy, Tracy, Ricky, Stephen, Michael, Renee, Kristen, Kyle, Kelly, Lori and by 17 great grandchildren. Survived by brother in law and sisters in law Bill and Dorothy Sinasac, Anne Kozaro, Lorraine Ouellette, and Shirley Ouellette. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Ralph is reunited with his parents Luke and Elizabeth and his 11 siblings. Visiting Wednesday from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm with Prayers at 8pm. Funeral Thursday 9:30am from Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. to Our Lady of Perpetual Help for Mass at 10 am. Interment St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Amherstburg.