Ralph J. Lozano

Ralph J. Lozano passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in Turlock, CA. Ralph was born in the District of North Beach in San Francisco, California in 1939, to Ralph “Rivers” Lozano and Lena Pomilia Lozano, one of the larger fishing families in San Francisco. Ralph served in the U.S. Marine Corps, (Semper Fi), and sponsored the Paralyzed Veterans of America. In September of 1958, he married Lola Ruth Moore of Peggs, Oklahoma, later years Eureka, California. He lived in San Francisco/Bay Area working for General Tire & Rubber Co. for 17 years, after numerous corporate relocations resigned in 1977, and they went into the tire business, purchasing U.S. Tire Sales with Tony and Karla Mattioli in Modesto, CA. They expanded to six other locations in Northern California and Nevada. Ralph and Lola decided to retire in 1999 and enjoy their hobbies. They enjoyed fishing and boating in the San Joaquin Delta and San Francisco Bay Region. A portion of their retirement years was the enjoyment of breeding Quarter Horses in Patterson and Turlock, CA. Ralph’s many civic works included 30 plus years as a member of the Benevolent order of Elks, helped organize and was Secretary/Trustee of the Italian Catholic Federation in Placentia, CA. He was a member of the SOS Club, president of the Modesto Credit Bureau, Director and Head Trader of the Modesto Trade Club, and Treasurer of the California Trade Advisory Council. He was also a member of the Modesto Rotary Club and served on various committees, a member of the Old Fisherman’s Club for over 25 years, and a member of the California Tire Dealers Association. Ralph and Lola were also members of the U.S. Power Squadron, the Stockton Yacht Club, and All Saints University Parish in Turlock, CA. Ralph is survived by his wife, Lola; children, Ralph Jr. of Santa Rosa, CA; and LaRae Lozano of Riverbank, CA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Bonnici. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Rocky Lozano and Misty Lozano of Santa Rosa, CA; John Lozano of Modesto, CA; Briana Bonnici Choate and Seth Choate of Turlock, CA; Jenna Bonnici Friedrich and Jacob Friedrich of Riverbank, CA; his great-granddaughter, Austyn Choate; many cousins and family members spread from the West Coast to East Coast, and Alaska to Texas. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints University Parish in Turlock, CA. Following the service, Ralph will be laid to rest at Turlock Memorial Park. Please join the family for a reception following the services.

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Ralph J. Lozano

October 20, 1939 - August 8, 2024