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RITA MARIA MALPASS

Rita Maria Malpass, 64, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She and her family relocated from Germany to Wilmington in 1993.

Mrs. Malpass was a former member of the German American Club in Newport News, VA. She was a homemaker whose hobbies included needlepoint, painting, cooking and baking, and collecting antiques.

Surviving are her husband, Bernie Malpass, two sons, Christopher Steven of the home and Roman Kerler of Augsburg, Germany; one daughter, Michelle Maria Starling of Wilmington; and one grandson, Matthew McLaughlin of Wilmington.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

Andrews Valley Chapel











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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Oct. 20, 2010.

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