Wilfredo Rafael Ortiz (Ralph) age 40, passed away suddenly from an aneurysm in Tacoma Washington at St. Joseph Hospital on September 3, 2024 at 3:26 PM.

Ralph was born on July 25, 1984 in Lakewood Washington and lived there his entire life. He graduated from Steilacoom High School as valedictorian in 2003. He went on to graduate from the University of Washington - Tacoma in 2009 with a bachelor degree in Engineering/Computer Science. He worked as a Senior Front End Website Developer for over 10 years at REI.

Ralph never married or had children. Ralph is survived by his mother, Sarah Ortiz, sisters Tessa Milano-Burr (Donald), Cynthia Vermette (Christopher), Nicholle Ortiz (Forest), Aunts Luz Nayda Ortiz, Cmaria Ortiz, Madeline Ortiz-Rodriguez, Velma Jones-White (Eric) and Carol Levy, uncles David Ortiz, Rene Ortiz and Virgil A. Jones III (Danielle), niece Riley Vermette and nephew DJ Burr Jr. and many cousins and friends. Ralph is preceded in death by his father, Wilfredo Ortiz, grandparents Virgil A. and Mavis Jones Jr. and Jose and Carmen Ortiz, Aunt Miriam Ortiz and Uncle Carlos Levy along with many cousins.

Ralph was a Christian who had a gentle, quiet spirit and a strong sense of integrity and loyalty. Creating and playing video games, website development, and designing computer graphics were his passion. He was a very supportive, kind and giving person. Always available to help anyone that asked. Ralph made a habit to give positive words and encouragement to all who crossed his path.

This world is definitely a little dimmer as Ralph was a shinning light.

Ralph was loved by many. We will always remember the sound of his laughter, and the smile on his face as he immersed himself in a cyber/virtual world or spent time with family and friends.

Ralph has finished the race and is resting with the Lord. He has been welcomed to his new home and heard the words “well done my good and faithful servant”. (Matthew 25:21)

Ralph we love and miss you. You will never be forgotten. For us still here on this earth may we see this as not a final good bye but instead see you later.

Arrangements were provided by Sumner Voiles Funeral Chapel. Interment and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.