Shannon; Could not find an obit for Thelma Ralph, but did get a DC transcription for you. It appears to be the right one: San Diego 155-2996 Thelma Ellen Ralph 1450 4th Avenue #306 San Diego, CA Died: 3/22/1977, 10:30 am, Spring Valley Sanitarium, Spring Valley, CA female, white, SS#560-32-9501A, widow, age 72, homemaker Birth: 10/17/1904, Kansas Parents: unknown Cause: Carcinomatosis to liver and lumps, primary site - descending colon care, post MI - 1977 DR: Charles J. Miller Mortuary: Lewis Colonial Mortuary Burial: 3/25/1977, El Camino Memorial Park Informant: Public Administrator, 8775 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123 In County and State x 5 years Checked for Mattie McMall and could not find a DC or death date for you in San Diego. Sorry. Donna