Ralph C. Morales, age 101 of Hayward, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at his home

Ralph was born October 24, 1910 in Mexico, the son of Raymundo and Adela (Cortez) Morales. He was the eldest sibling of 19 brothers and sisters. Ralph was united in marriage to Clara Hernandez on October 15, 1933 in Crown Pointe, IN. He was a resident of Hayward for eight years in the care of his daughter Adela (late Joseph) Guzzo.

He is survived by his children Amada (Joseph) Klebba, Ralph II (Maria) Morales, Paul (Kathy Mischung) Morales, Adela Guzzo; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; numerous nieces & nephews.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Clara; parents; 18 brothers & sisters.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hayward with music provided by Kathleen Naylor and Theresa Karpowitz. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Monday prior to the services at the church. A Interment/Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 22 at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, Illinois.

Memorials maybe directed to American Heart Association or Hayward Regional Hospice.