OLIVA, Ralph Paul

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, December 24, 2017, page 8a Ralph Paul Oliva, 79, of York, South Carolina, formerly of Prescott, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Dec. 8, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and devoted wife, Marilyn Howe Oliva. Ralph was born on March 7, 1938, to the late Luciano and Dirce Oliva. Ralph spent his young adult years serving in the Navy and went on to own his own security company and subsequently a very successful career as a salesman for Coca Cola and Gallo Wines. Ralph will always be remembered for his infectious, sweet smile, his knowledge of the wine industry, and his love for the Mixed Martial Arts. But most importantly his fierce love for his wife, children and step-children, including other family and friends. Ralph is survived by his wife and love of his life, Marilyn Howe- Oliva; daughters, Christina Oliva of Denver, Colorado, and Theresa Mann of Lehighton, Pennsylvania; son, Mike Oliva and wife Teresita; grandchildren, Katie and Mike Oliva; step-children, TD Howe IV and wife, Sylvia, of York, South Carolina; grandchildren, Bryan and Jessica Pender, TD Howe V, Phyllis Chaney and husband, Mark, and Christopher, Rebecca and Cory Chaney of Brookshire, Texas; sister, Velma Wood of Tucson, Arizona; as well as nieces and nephews. Ralph was an avid Dodger and MMA fan, staying up later than everyone else to keep up with statistics on winners and losers. Ralph will be dearly missed by all those who had the honor of knowing him. Services have been provided by the Neptune Society, and Ralph will be interred to his final resting place at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston, Texas, in a private family service. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to TD and Sylvia Howe of York, South Carolina, for their relentless service and compassion to Ralph over the last three years. Also to Visiting Angels who lovingly cared for Ralph during the past year. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Information provided by survivors.
Posted by Judy Wight Branson on December 26, 2017

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