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Rita Ochoa Obituary

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Rita Ochoa
August 6, 1945 - April 14, 2018
Rita Ochoa, 72, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away April 14, 2018. She was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on August 6, 1945. Rita L. Covarrubias graduated from Rocky Ford High School and received her high school degree. She was married to Manuel Ochoa on October 17, 1964.
Rita worked as a homemaker and secretary for Fairway Plumbing. She was a member of Catholic Daughters, and had a passion for bowling, cake decorating, walking, and her family.
She is survived by her children, Suzanne Abeyta (Steve), Jason Ochoa (Marsha), Michael Ochoa (Marcella), Zackary Ochoa (Yvette), 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers.
A visitation will be held at 10am, Rosary at 11am, and mass at 12pm Thursday April 19 at St. Dominic's Catholic Church.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 18, 2018.

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Lucilla Tenorio

April 20, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family of Rita Ochoa. Your profound loss will always live in the memories of all the people she touched. She left an accomplished legacy.

Jenny Sutton

April 20, 2018

I was shocked and saddened to see this obituary for Mrs. Ochoa. I was friends with her daughter, Suzanne, and son, Mike, from the late 70s in junior high school, and I remember being in awe of how beautiful she was, and what a true, kind and classy lady she always was. Suzanne, Mike, and family, please accept my deepest condolences. Prayers for peace and comfort for all of you! I can be reached at [email protected] if you are so inclined.

Dave Zavala

April 20, 2018

Poocher and family, our sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to you for this great loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and of our friend Rita Sandy will always remember her gracious and thoughtful kindness she gave her, May she rest in peace and will keep her in our prayers and thoughts. She was a beautiful and caring women...
Sandy and Dave

Sheryl Garduno Abeyta

April 20, 2018

Rita was a beautiful person inside and out. I enjoyed talking with her on our bowling league. God had a special place waiting for her in heaven.

Tina Jenks

April 19, 2018

We will miss Rita, she was a very nice lady, she was funny, loving and caring !!!

April 19, 2018

Priscilla and Ruben are so sorry for the passing of such a beautiful and giving person. The Embasadores of Mary have a new angel to walk with them.

Al Cordova

April 18, 2018

Manuel and Family: Heartfelt condolences and sympathies at this time on the loss of your wife and mother. I know you truly loved and cherished her. Rest assured that she will be included in my daily prayers now that she has entered eternal life. Peace be with you all and may the perpetual light now shine upon her for ever more.

William Austin

April 18, 2018

With our love and deepest sympathy as we remember Rita. May the passage of time heal your grief. Please accept our most sincere sympathies for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. May the prayers of all people who love you bring solace to your soul.
With Heartfelt Condolences Mr. and Mrs. W. Austin and children

Brian Zimkas

April 18, 2018

Mr. Ochoa, Susan, Michael, Jason and Zack.
I'm so extremely sorry for the pain you must be going through. My heart is broken as well. I have probably thousands of fond memories of Mrs. Ochoa, and many more I'm sure I've forgotten. My family was fortunate enough to live next door to such an amazing family. I know for a fact that Mrs. Ochoa was a Angel long before she made her trip to heaven. "She had to be, to put up with a brat like me sometimes." It couldn't have been easy sometimes to have lived next to the Zimkas boys. The many birthday, graduations and marriages and other parties our families shared will always be in my heart. I am forever greatful, honored and blessed to have had Mrs. Ochoa be part of my life.
You'll be missed, never forgotten and always loved.
Brian, Jess, Braedon and Grayson Zimkas

Carolyn Abel-Rygg

April 18, 2018

I remember Rita so much from TOPS many years ago, and more recently CURVES. She was a beautiful, loving, fun, caring person, and I know how much she will be missed. She was always willing to help, loved her family and always had a smile for everyone. My heart goes out to the family. I know she will be missed every day. God now has a beautiful soul with Him in heaven.

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