Ralph Burford
January 1, 2026
In Loving Memory
Ralph Burford
Our hearts were broken on New Year’s day, 2026, when our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend passed away unexpectedly at the age of 82.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife Donna, his son Scott (Lei-Launi) Burford, his granddaughter Kayleigh, his sister Meredith (Larry) Christensen, his neices Catherine Christensen (children Sarah and Landon Parsons) and Jennifer Christensen (Corey Balzer and their daughter Melia). He is also survived by many Steen and Burford cousins. His Logan Lake dog-walking friends (AND their dogs) will also miss him sorely.
Ralph was born in Vancouver, lived his school years in West Van and then roamed the province with lengthy stays in Prince Rupert, Smithers, Vernon and Logan Lake.
After working as an agent for the Alaska Ferries and managing a Greyhound depot (and driving Greyhound buses) in Prince Rupert, Ralph settled into employment as an automotive parts person, from which he retired at age 70.
Ralph enjoyed RVing with his dog, his wife and often his son and family throughout the Okanagan, Kootenays and Washington State. He was an avid reader and loved good music, notably Gospel and Country and Western. Ralph was a kind and friendly man and could and would talk to anyone about any thing. He was soft-hearted (he called it having “sympathetic eyes”) and a very gentle person. He was a favourite customer at the Post Office, the grocery store and the IDA in Logan Lake.
The family would like to especially thank the paramedics, volunteer fire crew and police officers of Logan Lake. By request, there will be no funeral but in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to
Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324
Condolences may be expressed to the family by phone or email through Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services:
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Comments: 3
Donna, please accept our condolences from the entire Durieux “Clan”. I never got to know Ralph very well personally but the very fact that you chose him as a husband speaks volumes for his character. I love you and you are in our prayers during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do to help please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time.
Uncle Norman
I am going to miss Ralph’s emails, our conversations and his sense of humour. He was a great brother in law. I’m sending sincere condolences to you Donna, Meredith and Larry, Scott and family.
Much love.
My condolences to the family. I knew Ralph for many years when he was the Greyhound Agent in Prince Rupert and I was the Agent in Smithers. Later Ralph moved to Smithers and worked in the Automotive Parts business. I last talked to Ralph when he had moved to Vernon I believe, and we sort of lost touch. I’m very saddened to hear of his passing. He was a good guy, and we had lots of laughs over the years. I didn’t know that he had moved to Logan Lake.
My Best Regards to his family.
Lance Groner