On January 8, 2012, Alexander D. Ratliff (Alex), 19, died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Reservation Rd. near Marina. Alex was the beloved son of David and Irmina Ratliff and was born in Santa Cruz, California. Alex went to school in the Scotts Valley School District and was attending Monterey Peninsula College. He is also survived by his grandmother, Marieta Aquino along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
His smiles, quick wit, and positive outlook will be missed by his family and friends. Alex enjoyed baseball, fishing, paintball, and computer gaming.
Friends are invited to pay their respects Thursday, January 12th at Bayside Community Mortuary, 1610 Noche Buena St. Seaside, CA from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. with the rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at San Carlos Cathedral, Monterey at 9:30 a.m.. Committal service will follow at San Carlos Catholic Cemetery of Monterey. Reception to follow after interment services at Alex's home at: 17759 Riverbend Road, Las Palmas 1 in Salinas.
