Ralph William Thomas

June 15, 1948 - September 6, 2013

Ralph Thomas, 65 of Hemet, California passes away on Friday, September 6, 2013, at Hemet Valley Medical Center in Hemet, California. He was born on Tuesday, June 15, 1948 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Thomas. He was the husband of Regina ( Penny ) Thomas for over 42 years. Ralph has lived in the Hemet Valley for over 28 years. He was active in the community and loved to play tennis and was known as "Big Dog". He was very friendly and could walk into a room full of strangers and walk out as friends. He loved his grandkids and spent a lot of time with them. Ralph was known to use his IPAD to do face time and speak with many friends. At holiday time, Ralph liked to make Old English toffee to share with family and friends. He was also pretty good at making bread during Monday Night Football. Ralph was always making survival bracelets and handing them out to everyone. He had an infectious laugh and was known by his family by his mustache kisses. Ralph also showed his affection by giving you a little nudge on your left shoulder. He liked to tease people and with his special personality he just had a special way with people to make them feel loved. He will be sorely missed. Surviving is his wife Penny Thomas, daughters, Meredith Talley ( Dennis ), Melissa Phelan ( Niall ) and Jessica Thomas, brother, James Thomas, sister, Betty Lou Lacroix ( Joe ) and 6 grandchildren.