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Rita Clark Obituary
Rita Ann Clark, a proud native of Phoenix, Arizona, joined our Heavenly Father on March 6, 2011 at the age of 65. Rita was born June 24, 1945, the third of Bill and Rose Eden's six children. She graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1964 and later met and married her husband, Joseph Clark Jr, in 1966. Together they raised their children in the West Valley, where Rita built a loving and beautiful home for her family. She attended and was actively involved in the church she loved for over 35 years, St. Vincent de Paul. Rita will most lovingly be remembered for being a beautiful spirit, a loving mom, a proud sister, and an amazing friend to those of us blessed to have her in our lives. Unique in so many ways, she was the embodiment of love, patience, and understanding. Rita will be loved and remembered by her sisters Elaine, Mary, and Cathy Eden, her brothers Bill and Joe Eden, her children Brenda Tsosie and Kevin Clark, and her 9 beautiful grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, March 10th, at 10 am with visitation from 9 - 10 am and Rosary at 9:30 am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave, Phoenix. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to send online condolences.
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Esther Rangel Wokvish
April 3, 2011
Ms Rita Pita, you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. you were a wonderful Lady & friend. may you rest in peace. And may god bless you son & daughter during this time of sorrow. Love you your friend Esther
Johnette Fawley
March 18, 2011
May God bless Rita's family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Rita at the DES, a wonderful and sweet person. She had a sweet disposition and smile.
Anita Sandoval
March 11, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Rita's family. I had the honor of working with Rita at DES. She was always kind and had a wonderful sense of humor. Just a wonderful lady. Thank you for letting us know her and bringing her into our lives.
Esther Wokvish
March 10, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Rita pita May you rest in peace. I had lots of good memories working with. God Bess you
Susie Jojola
March 10, 2011
You have my deepest sympathy. May God Bless your Family. i was one of her care takers when she lived at Baldwin House. She will be missed by many.
Collette Brooks
March 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Clark family. Cathy, know that your faith in Him will bring you comfort during these difficult days, as your sister is now at rest and peace with Him. Love and prayers - Collette
Bryan Webber
March 9, 2011
You have my deepest sympathy. Time heals all wounds. May God Bless the whole Family
Patricia Freeman
March 9, 2011
Rita, My angel here on earth and now in Heaven,, Christine and I will always keep you forever in our hearts. Thanks for the many prayers.
To Rita's family, Love and prayers to all of you.
Lillian Fitzpatrick
March 9, 2011
To Rita's Family My prayers are with your family. I know Rita from many years ago at St. Vincent's. She had the warmest way of making you feel like an immediate friend. I felt that way about her. Heaven surely welcomed her with open arms.
Carrie Erxleben
March 9, 2011
Rita, you were always so sweet and kind and it was a blessing to have you in my life for so many years. I will surely miss you and I love you!
Kaela Clark
March 9, 2011
You were such a wonderful, kind, and beautiful lady. Everyone was right about you:)
I was really honored to have met you.
Rest in peace.
Trina Clark
March 9, 2011
Mom,
You will be deeply missed. You are a beautiful person and God is blessed to have you with him. I will miss seeing your beautiful smile and laugh.
You will be in my heart forever!
I love you!
Trina
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