Ralph M. Barela Obituary
The passing of Ralph M. Barela (Troy, Michigan), born in Fort Sumner, New Mexico leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 3, 2026 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ralph M. Barela to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lucresio and Mary; the mother of his children Mary Lou Barela; his siblings, Joe and Merlinda; and his daughter Selena Sweeney-Bashaw.
He is survived by: his wife Debra Barela "Lovie"; his siblings, Frank, Josie and Debbie; his children, Elaine (Agustin), Anna (Jesus), Maria (Tommy), Anthony (Lori) and Shawn (Jessica); and his grandchildren, Ricky (Emma Jane), Angelica, Tommy, Esperanza, Xavier, Alaina, Anthony, Karina, Juliana (Lake), Chato, Ben, Andrew, Gabriela, Evelyn, Lillian, Megan, Mia, Elijah, Jacob and Bowen.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following charities in his honor.
