Former Minister Ralph Fonseca Dies at 75

Former politician and businessman Ralph Fonseca died early this morning at the age of 75. He passed away just after 3:00 a.m.

Fonseca served as the PUP Area Representative for Belize Rural Central from 1993 to 2008. He was known for his strong leadership and development work in his constituency.

Former Mesopotamia Area Representative Michael Finnegan, a member of the opposing UDP, paid tribute to Fonseca.

“Mr Fonseca is one of the few good people I have met in my entire life,” Finnegan said. “He was the most kind person I have met in politics. I love him dearly and I mourn his passing.”

Finnegan also noted Fonseca’s work as a minister. “He was a very successful politician… who worked extremely hard to try to help to develop the country.”

Fonseca is remembered for his years of public service.