Obituary of Jesus Rafael Virrueta

Jesus Rafael “Ralph” Virrueta 

4/6/1955 - 8/24/2022

Ralph passed away on August 24th with his family by his side. He was born & raised in Salinas, but recently resided in Hanford. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus & Carmen Virrueta. He was loved by many & truly enjoyed spending time with his large family listening to all genres of music and sharing his sense of humor. Some of his favorite hobbies were watching his 49ers & Giants win. He spent the majority of his working career at Firestone. Because of family ties, Ralph was an avid supporter of veterans. 

He leaves behind four children: Jesse, Alfred, Elizabeth & Karen, four grandchildren, nine siblings & many nieces and nephews.

His service will take place at Healey Mortuary at 405 N Sanborn Rd in Salinas, CA on September 3, 2022 at 11am, with a viewing beforehand at 9am.