Condolence: God Bless You on your journey home.For all you did while you were here there will be room well prepared.

Condolence: "My good and faithful servant, you ran a good race". May you rest in peace. My condolances to the Dominican Family.

Condolence: God Bless Father Ralph. So many wonderful memories that our family will cherish. We were fortunate to have spent time together last spring. We are so proud of your commitment and travels. And while we are saddened to hear you have left this world, we rejoice in your eternal life. Prayers to his family, friends and fellowship.

Condolence: Fr. Ralph - You did so much for all of us you served. Your years working with the Spanish-speaking communities of Latin America and the US were spent spreading the Gospel and loving the people. Here in Austin, you were integral to the emergence of several subchapters and chapters of lay Dominicans. Always encouraging, quick to laugh and smile, and yet quick to turn serious when there was an intellectual nugget to discuss. We didn't tell you enough, Fr. Ralph, but we loved you and will love you forever. Your community, your brothers and sisters and indeed, your church, will miss you. Thanks for living your life in Christ and for touching us so deeply.

Condolence: To an integral man, a small obituary. You elected to forgo the riches and desires to minister to the hispanic community. A community that was not your own but is now , more than your own. I salute you Father Ralph and your dedication to live along your people as one of them, dressed like the bark on a tree, in condition only you could endure. And in death grandiose....
I will miss you Father Ralph. I will miss your love for your community and the times I would make empanadas for you.

Condolence: Now securely in the arms of our loving God, may Father Ralph enjoy ever more fullness of life. May the Lay Dominican teams he and others began continue to fruition under his guidance. Having lived with Fr. Ralph and Sr. Helen Marie Raycraft for 2 years while ministering in Dripping Springs near Austin, I had the privilege of experiencing his contemplative liturgies and his delicious cooking. Fr. Ralph, may you live in eternal delight.
Sister Yvonne Feeney, O.P.

Condolence: Rest In Peace, Dear Father Ralph! I know the Lord has called you to an even greater mission in heaven, and we rejoice with you, our spiritual guide, who now stands in God's glory! I am so blessed and grateful to have known you over the years, and even moreso to call you FRIEND. Your witness to our faith, your faithfulness to our Lord, your commitment to the least of our brothers....may we all be brave enough and faithful enough to follow in your footsteps.....you will be sorely missed, but your intercession on our behalf is already illuminating our path. THANK YOU.

Condolence: I will always remember how you would visit when I was young. I didn't understand that you were a priest and my sister and I would ask you where your wife and kids were. As we grew older we learned what an amazing, devoted person you were. I wish that we had lived closer to you and had the opportunity to know you better. with love to your surviving family, Elaine, Jimmy and kids

Condolence: We will miss your summer visits to our home. We always looked forward to seeing you, and catching up on the latest news.
We'll never forget you. Watch over us, "Cuz"
Alicia and Paul

Condolence: I have great memories of Ralph in the Rio Grande Valley as well as Georgetown, and Austin. A great preacher, an active comtemplative, and a good cook. May be be with God...