Albuquerque Journal - May 12, 1998
Ralph Edward Edlinger, (1948-1998), passed away in his sleep during the early morning hours of May 8th, at the home of his mother in Albuquerque's southwest valley. Ralph was a graduate of Sandia High School and a U.S. Navy Veteran. The oldest of eight children, Ralph is survived by his mother, five brothers, and two sisters. Ralph has donated his earthly remains to the University of New Mexico for Medical Research.