Ralph Zepeda

Ralph Zepeda, 48, died April 9, 2009 at Hospice of the Valley, Dobson Home in Chandler.


The wake began at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Zepeda home. The graveside service was held at sunrise on Friday in Ak-Chin Cemetery.

Mr. Zepeda was born Oct. 23, 1960 in Sacaton. He served in the Marine Corps and was a laborer. He loved to hang out with friends and be with his family.

Survivors include three brothers, George Zepeda of Casa Grande, Jesse Zepeda of Willcox and Fermin Chuigo of Arizona City, and four sisters, Cecelia Alvarez and Helen Tavares of Casa Grande, Carmen Porter of Peach Springs and Ofelia Zepeda of Tucson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Julia Zepeda.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel was in charge of arrangements.