Rita Gayle Kruczek, age 79, passed away peacefully in the countryside near San Luis, Colombia on January 6, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1946 to Rita Gayle Ribant and Edward Lewellyn Solomon in Port Huron, Michigan.
Rita was married to the love of her life, Richard Kruczek, sharing many adventures together until his passing. They built a home rooted in faith, generosity, and hospitality. She was a loving mother to Byron Kruczek and Kimberly (Todd) Martinson, and a proud grandmother to Max, Natalie, Adam, and Alina. Rita dedicated her life to loving her family and making anyone who entered her home feel welcome. She was known for her exceptional cooking and her table was often a place of joy and laughter.
Rita studied social work and after a time doing case work, she continued to use her training to help others. She was guided by compassion to serve the marginalized, including immigrants and the poor, and she devoted much of her time advocating for the unborn.
She will always be remembered for her contagious laughter, radiant smile, and joyous spirit. Her kindness left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Her legacy of love, hospitality, and service will live on through her family and the many lives she touched.
Rita will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Rita was married to the love of her life, Richard Kruczek, sharing many adventures together until his passing. They built a home rooted in faith, generosity, and hospitality. She was a loving mother to Byron Kruczek and Kimberly (Todd) Martinson, and a proud grandmother to Max, Natalie, Adam, and Alina. Rita dedicated her life to loving her family and making anyone who entered her home feel welcome. She was known for her exceptional cooking and her table was often a place of joy and laughter.
Rita studied social work and after a time doing case work, she continued to use her training to help others. She was guided by compassion to serve the marginalized, including immigrants and the poor, and she devoted much of her time advocating for the unborn.
She will always be remembered for her contagious laughter, radiant smile, and joyous spirit. Her kindness left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Her legacy of love, hospitality, and service will live on through her family and the many lives she touched.
Rita will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
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