Ralph Joseph Bardere was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the parentage of Etienne and Ethel Bardere, both parents and four brothers, Stanley, Peter, Wardell and Leonard Barder and one sister Evelyn Bardere preceded him in homecoming.

Ralph attended Joseph S. Clark High School and continued his education at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Ralph worked for Gulf Stream Aerodynamics in Dallas, Texas over 40 years as an Aircraft cabinetmaker.

Ralph is survived by his wife Shirley Bardere daughter, Jeanine Bardere Moss and granddaughter Madeleine M. Moss; brother Larry Bardere and a host of other relatives and friends.