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Loretta Lechien Obituary
August 10, 1935 - March 3, 2021
El Cajon
On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Loretta "Rita" Lechien, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at age 85 with her family by her side.Rita was born 8/10/35 in De Leon TX to James and Eula (Booth) Elms. At the age of five Rita and her family moved from Texas to Pacific Beach and then to El Cajon where she resided until her passing. She attended Grossmont High School where she met her sweetheart Donald R. Lechien. The two married shortly after she graduated on 6/20/53. Rita was preceded in death by her father James, mother Eula, and sister Janet Evonne Wooten. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years Donald R. Lechien, daughters Sheryl Barzal (Tim), Cindy Souza (John), son Donald J. Lechien (Shellie), 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her name to Sharp Hospice.Mom, Momma, Grandma, Grams...We love you to the moon and back!
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Lani Konopaske
March 19, 2021
Rita was a wonderful co-worker in the "Inventory Control" department of Home Fed: friendly, caring and soft-spoken. And she was a great sport when it came to our themed Halloween costumes; our department even took 1st Place one year. She was missed when she retired. Sincere condolences to her family.
Crystal
March 14, 2021
Such a beautiful matriarch that built an amazing legacy and family. We miss you grandma and can’t wait to see you on the other side
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