Rafael "Ralph" V. Alaniz, Jr., 60, passed away May 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Rafael Alaniz, Sr., and Elida V. Alaniz. His two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Rosa Maria Alaniz, daughters, Cindy (Daniel) Rodriguez, Ashley Alaniz, and son Ryan Alaniz, two grandchildren, and one sister Noemi (Elias) De Los Santos.
Public visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Guardian funeral home chapel "A" with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic church 2509 Nogales/MacArthur. Burial will follow at Seaside Memorial Park 4357 Ocean Dr.