Ralph W Moran

He is preceded in death by his parents Fidel Villalobos Moran and Benigna Beltran, his brother

Manual Moran, and sisters Jessie Perez, and Lucy Moran.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey, his four daughters; Debra

Moran of Richmond, Brenda Moran-Montes (Joseph) of Stockton, Suzette Moran-McAuley

(David) of Morada, Annette Shepherd (Elden) of El Dorado Hills, his siblings; Lino Moran of

Woodlake, CA and Ruthie Robledo of Turlock.

“Papa” was dearly loved by his grandchildren; Natalie, Andrew and Michaela Montes; Jannelle and Haylee Moran-Rowen, Shanley Moran-McAuley; Jennifer, Kimberly, and Garrett Shepherd - and his great-grandson Henry Arenchild.

Ralph obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees at The University of the Pacific in Stockton. He was an educator for over four decades in Modesto and Stockton (he began his career at New Hope School in Thorton.) Ralph embraced the opportunity to move outside of the classroom as a Counselor and Vice Principal at Edison, Franklin, and Stagg High Schools. He also taught Adult GED courses at Modesto Junior College and Delta Junior College.

Ralph’s passions in life included; his wife Audrey (mom) and traveling with his family. He became involved with the People to People High School Student Ambassador Program (representing the United States) in 1968 and led four student tours to Europe with mom.

He was well known in Stockton’s running community. Ralph LOVED to run – Boston, New York, Hawaii, Big Sur, San Francisco, Los Angeles Marathons – the list goes on...

Ralph will be greatly missed and remembered for his love of life and his family.

A Rosary will be held Thursday, Nov 7, 6:30pm at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N California St, Stockton. The Memorial Mass follows on Friday, Nov 8, 10am at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 3847 N Sutter St, Stockton. Flowers are welcomed; or a memorial contribution in memory of Ralph W Moran may be sent to “Dementia Society of America” (mailed to PO Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901) or online www.dementiasociety.org/donate.