Calderon, Rafael "Ralph" entered into eternal rest on Jan. 26, 2015 at his home in West Sacramento. He was born on Sept. 9, 1926 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. He became a U.S. citizen in 2004. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cristina; his daughter Cristina (husband Ricardo) of San Francisco; his son Victor Manuel of Tucson, Ariz., granddaughter Sophia Olea, brothers Benjamin and Jorge and several nieces and nephews in Southern California and Texas. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass to be offered Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 911 Park Blvd., West Sacramento, CA. Flowers may be sent to River Cities Funeral Chapel, 910 Soule St., W. Sac. or memorials may be offered to your local Alzheimer's Association office.