In Loving Memory of Ralph Barela

Ralph Barela, age 50, passed away on March 23, 2016.

He was born in Las Cruces, NM, the son of Victoria (Leal) and Anastacio Barela.

Ralph was a people person and enjoyed talking to people especially at Safeway. He enjoyed listening to music, riding his mountain bike  and playing darts. He loved cars especially the 57 Chevy. Ralph collected die cast cars but  57 Chevys and Cameros were his favorites.

Preceding him in death are parents, Victoria and Anastacio, sisters Mary Barela and Alice DeLeon.

Survivors are his siblings, Dan (Elsa) Barela, Denver, Viola Barela, Trinidad, Rudy (Penny) Barela, Thornton, Diane (Ralph) Sandoval, Trinidad, Andres DeLeon Sr., Trinidad, Annie (Floyd) Cordova, Trinidad, Kathy (Richard) Quintana, Pueblo, Ernesto Barela (Genevieve Trujillo) Trinidad, numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends, including special friend and companion, Dee Dee Kane and her daughter Alena Perrine.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 2PM-6PM at the Comi Chapel.

Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 7PM at Sebastiani Gym.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 31, 2016 at  10AM at Sebastiani Gym.
Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers are Larry Barela, Ronny Barela and Paul Valdez.

Active pallbearers are Andres DeLeon Jr., Gabriel DeLeon, Michael Quintana, Omar Quintana, Derek Miles and Carlos Mascarenas.

Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.