Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Ralph Urquiza, BHS '76 (1957-2009)



California Fire Foundation > Memorial Bios
Ralph D. Urquiza 
DEPARTMENT Los Angeles City 

Ralph Urquiza wanted to join the fire service at an early age. The challenge and excitement of battling a burning building and helping others fueled his passion to master his trade. He received a Medal of Valor when he helped rescue a victim trapped in the rubble following the Northridge earthquake. He devoted his time to mentoring the Explorer Program. He was also a member of the original USAR Task Force and was working on his certification to travel worldwide as a USAR team member. His hobbies included camping, hiking and running, as well as spending time with his family. He died of a job-related aneurism at 52. 

FIND A GRAVE PAGE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44213630/ralph-d-urquiza 

FROM FACEBOOK 2011

Jeanne Dyrness Urquiza  

So hard to post this here, he is incredibly missed and loved...
BHS Class of 1976
Ralph D. Urquiza



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