RALPH MITRE OBITUARY

RALPH MITRE July 21, 1933 - June 20, 2005 Passed away June 20th 2005 while surfing at his favorite break, Old Man's at San Onofre. Born July 21st 1933 in Los Angeles. Ralph graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1950 and from Woodbury University in 1953, the same year he married the love of his life Margie. He joined his family business, A.C. Tire in Los Angeles, and worked there until his retirement in 1992. Ralph and Margie moved to San Pedro where they built a family home with the help of numerous friends and family. They spent the next 34 years raising their 4 children, entertaining and enjoying their friends. They retired to Dana Point, CA in 1996 enabling Ralph to be closer to his favorite surf spot. Ralph was an avid sportsman. At Mt. Carmel, he excelled in football, baseball, and basketball. At Woodbury Univ. he was an officer, belonged to Phi Sigma Nu Fraternity and was chosen All-American in baseball. Upon moving to San Pedro he discovered surfing and immediately fell in love with the sport. His love for hunting began with his dad when he was just a child and he continued to love the Arizona desert throughout his life. Ralphie especially loved hunting with his son-in-law Dale and the Doten Gang. He divided his time between hunting, surfing, skiing, fishing, and volunteering as a coach. Ralph will be dearly missed by all who knew him, especially his family: his loving wife of 52 years, Margie; son Mike (Martha), daughter Laurie (Dale) Saine; son Greg (Carmen), son Jeff (April); and his grand children, Shannon, Sean, Lauren, Gregory, Paul, Zachary, Noah, and Madelyne. Throughout his life, Ralph remained dedicated to his family, friends, and the Catholic Church. The viewing will be held on Thursday, June 23rd at 6:30pm with a rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 24th at 11:00am. All services will be held at Saint Edward Church 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, CA 92629. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association 1 800 242 8721. Published in the Orange County Register on 6/23/2005.