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1919
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2010
Rita Rocha Obituary
Rita was born in Hanford, California on October 25, 1919 to Pete and Della Sanchez. She married Isidoro Rocha. Rita was of Catholic faith and attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed word search puzzles, reading, watching old western movies, playing bingo, the slot machines and embroidery. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death in 1985 by her husband, Isidoro and by two sons, Albert and Richard.
Rita is survived by her children, Vincent Rocha and wife, Jessie of Hanford, Joe Rocha and wife, Vickie of Hanford, Willie Rocha and wife, Cathy of West Covina, CA, Clara Guerrero and husband, Sal of Hanford, Della Martin of Hanford, and Teresa Ramos and husband, Jess of Hanford; 16 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
At her request, there will be no services held.
Condolences may be offered at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 584-5591.
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October 28, 2010
Dear Vincet and Jessie
Gabe and I were sorry to hear about your mom. May God be with you and your family during these hard times.
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Gabriel and Alice (Moran) Santillan
danelle jackson
October 28, 2010
We luv u gmamma. . Gone but never forgotten time to fly wit angels.
Luv u Jackson Family
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