Marvin Eugene Ratzlaff Obituary
We announce the death of Marvin Eugene Ratzlaff (Selma, California), born in Shafter, California, who passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 89. Marvin will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lavada Mae Ratzlaff and Harry Frank Ratzlaff; and his brothers, Lloyd and Delmer. He is survived by: his grandson Kenneth Becker III; his wife Ellen Marie Ratzlaff; his daughters, Laurie Harland (John Bell), Lisa Becker (Ken Becker), Lynda Janes (Jeff Janes), Leslie Arakelian (Dick Arakelian) and Leigh Collins (Darin Collins); his grandchildren, Codie Collins, Brett Becker (Leslie Becker), Christian Collins (Darcey Fletcher), Amanda Northcutt (Sage Northcutt), Chandler Collins, Justin Janes, Jenna Janes and Ayden Arakelian; and his great grandchild Callum Becker.
