Ralph George Howard

Ralph George Howard
1946 – 2026

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ralph Howard, age 80, of Camrose, Alberta, on November 7th, 2026.

Born on June14th, 1946 in Edmonton, Ralph was the first son of Wilfred and Vivian Howard and grew up in the Woodbend area near Devon, helping on the family farm with his father and brothers. While living in Woodbend, Ralph took up a passion for playing guitar and recorded an album with his first band The Wanderers.

After graduating from Camrose Composite High School, Ralph began working at Stelco as a lab technician and eventually lab supervisor. After leaving Stelco in the early 80’s, Ralph began his own business moving trees and helping his father and brother in their landscaping business. When the Camrose golf course expanded to 18 holes in approximately 1982, Ralph had the honour of planting all the new trees that are still growing there today.

Outside of his work and family, Ralph also played bass in a local band, The Castels in the 1970’s and early 80’s and entertained at many weddings and dances in and around Camrose.

As a father, he took immense pride in his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Wilfred, mother Vivian, partner Donna Burger and brothers Glenn and Larry.

He is survived by his brother Wayne (Debbie) Howard, sister-in-law Roseanne Howard, sister-in law Karen Campbell, children Michael (Anna) Howard, Cheryl (Greg) Bend, Steven Howard, his grandchildren and great grand child and Donna’s children Shawn Burger, Jacqueline Burger, Crystal Burger and Dianna Burger.

A celebration of Ralph’s life will be announced at a later date.