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BENTHEIN -- Ralph F. Benthein, Jr., 74, a resident of Albuquerque, NM was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. He was born October 9, 1935 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and came to New Mexico in 1987. Ralph was retired and enjoyed exercising his gift of putting a smile on other's faces. He never met a stranger. Ralph is survived by his loving wife and best friend Diana of Albuquerque; his children Deborah (Peter), Lisa, and Jeff all of California, Amanda (Rob)of Plover, Wisconsin; brothers, Randall and Robert and sister Rose all of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and eight grandsons. A Celebration Service is scheduled at First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. A memorial service and interment of his remains will take place Saturday, October 9, 2010 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, Benevolence Fund, 3906 19th Ave SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. The family expresses special thanks to Drs Denise Aamodt, Robert Federici and Sonam Kundeling for their continuous care over the last few years, as well as the Ambercare Hospice staff during his final days on this earth.
        Published on: Sat August 14, 2010