RITA C. SANTIMORE

SANTIMORE, RITA C., 90, of Homestead, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010, after a long illness. She was born on June 27, 1920 in North Oxford, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Eli and Rosalie La Plante. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years Frank; her dedicated daughter, Suzanne Rutzke; her precious grandchildren Fred (Kimberly), Corinne (Carlos), and Simone and her five great-grandchildren Jordan, Bryce, Nina, Lindsay and Morganne. She was predeceased by her sisters Rosalie, Mary, Robea, Claire and Rosalma and her brothers Eli, Jr. and her twin Henry, also; by her son-in-law, Fritz. She also leaves many special nieces and nephews. She Was Spiritual, Sincere and Strong. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Homestead on Saturday, October 16th. Viewing 10 to 11 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.