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Aunt Rita and Jacob Hosler
Brian and Karen Hosler
July 24, 2011
It was so sad to hear about Aunt Rita's sudden passing. She was always so full of life and left an impression wherever she went. In fact, I have in-laws and friends who still remark on Rita, "the lady with the Boston accent" and they only met her once at Karen and my wedding in 1999! She was a remarkable woman who will be deeply missed.
July 17, 2011
Although we were over 3000 miles apart, California & Massachusetts, our hearts were always together. We were 5 sisters, I was the oldest, Rita was the fourth of the Ventura sisters. We both had busy lives, Rita & Larry with their three daughters, Maria, Julienne, & Gigi, and Sal & I had six children, which of course limited our time to visit with Rita & Larry and family. Rita & Larry visited our family here in the East frequently, for which we were grateful. Sal & I both were lucky enough to have our nieces visit with us for several months. It was a happy and joyful relationship. Rita will be missed, but her memory will never be forgotten by our family, we will always cherish the memory of these joyful times together. Once when our tears stop flowing, smiles will take their place as we remember my beautiful sister, Rita. Our family was truly blessed with her birth and fun times we shared growing up. Love to All, Grace & Sal & Family
July 11, 2011
Larry and Family,
We are so sad to hear of Rita's passing. We visited with Rita every month at the Kernville Museum where she volunteered every first Sat. morning and we volunteer in the afternoon...We will miss her sweet, happy, friendly manner. If you continue to volunteer at the Hatchery, Larry, do stop in and say "Hi", if you can.
Dick and Virginia Snyder, Kernville
Jean Wanamaker-King
July 11, 2011
Larry, we want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. I will always rememer our high school years where I met Rita she was a dear friend and it was great to be with her at our class reunion.
john kitchen
July 10, 2011
Larry and family, I want to send my condolences on the loss of Rita, I will miss her a great deal, the historical society will not be the same without her.I will ck the hatchery on the 1st sat. of the mo. to say hi.
Bebo Logan
July 10, 2011
Dear Larry, Maria, Julie, and Gigi,
We are so very sorry to hear that your wonderful Rita has gone. Such a shock to us all who knew and loved her. She will definitely be missed but never, never forgotten. Her wit; passion; sparkling personality; and gracious, helpful manner will always be remembered. I already have her memory tucked away in a special place in my heart. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with you during this very sad time in your lives. Take good care of each other.
With love and deepest sympathy, Bebo and Mike
Marie Ingoglia
July 10, 2011
I'll always have happy memories of you - when we were just youngsters and enjoying our youth, and then in adulthood, again more warm memories of our families getting together - your girls and my boys, funny, exceptional memories. I too shall cheris each memory we made Larry, Maria, Julie and Gigi, and the love of our friendship shall last. I am very sad you're gone, I know you are in a good place with all the other angels before you.
My support and love to your beautiful family. Love you all - Marie
Michael Bayne
July 9, 2011
Larry: my thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremly difficult period. Rita was such a dear to me when I was a teacher @ EBHS. Those of us who had the privilege of knowing her were honored to have her in our lives. God bless You and yours Larry, your loss is felt by many!
Indianapolis 2011
Robert Hosler
July 9, 2011
San Diego 2008
Robert Hosler
July 9, 2011
Churchill Downs 2005
Robert Hosler
July 9, 2011
Gnaw Bone Indiana 2006
Robert Hosler
July 9, 2011
Lake Tahoe 2006
Robert Hosler
July 9, 2011
Rita's Kitchen
Robert Hosler
July 9, 2011
Jerry Hosler
July 8, 2011
Larry:
Our prayers and sympathy certainly go with this message. We were in Asheville, NC when we got Bob's sad note. Rita was a wonderful/fun loving person. I will always remember my mother helping Rita sew and cook. Rita always made you and us laugh.
Jerry and Ginny Hosler
July 8, 2011
Dear Larry and family,
Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this sad time. I have special memories of you and Rita living in the little house across the road from my parents. Last year in Indiana, was such fun with sharing our stories, eating out and playing games in the evening. She so loved life and will be missed by many. Her spirit will always live on in your memories.
Jane (Hosler) and Bob Patterson
Hosler Re-union 2006
Robert Hosler
July 8, 2011
Oliver Winery 2006
Robert Hosler
July 8, 2011
50th Anniversary 2009
Robert Hosler
July 8, 2011
Bakersfield 2003
Robert Hosler
July 8, 2011
July 8, 2011
Dear Larry and family, We were so sorry to hear of Rita's passing. She was such a happy, full of life person. It's hard to believe she's gone. She will be greatly missed. Dena and Grant Page, Apple Valley, CA
Larry and Rita December 1961
July 8, 2011
Bob & Deanna Hosler
July 8, 2011
What a wonderful and well-written obituary for Rita prepared by her husband, Larry and their three daughters. It perfectly describes the Rita that we all knew and loved. I’m Bob Hosler, Larry’s younger brother, and my wife Deanna and I, send our sincere condolences to Larry and his family. There are a lot of memories of sharing good times with Larry and Rita, so, I think it is appropriate to share some of those wonderful memories, or rather I say “true Rita stories”. The first one happened in 1961.
It is true Rita had to be related to Mario Andretti. Fifty years ago Rita and Larry moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana from Worcester, Mass. so that Larry could attend Indiana University Extension in Fort Wayne. One winter night I went over to their apartment for a visit. Larry was at school and Rita informed me that she had to pick Larry up at the University, but their old Chevy was stuck in slush and snow. I said “Rita, I’ll help you get it going. Here is what you do. It is a standard transmission, so just let the clutch out slowly and do not accelerate too fast”. Rita agreed and climbed into the driver’s seat while I went around to the back of the car so that I could push it from behind. After we were both in place I said “Okay Rita, go slowly”. Well, you would have thought she was Danica Patrick leaving the Pits at the Indy 500. Rita floored the gas pedal, popped the clutch, and was gone in seven seconds flat while I was left covered in slush and mud. I always loved telling that story, but Rita always denied it happened.
Another Andretti story happened several years later when Larry’s parents flew out to Bakersfield from Indiana for a visit. One afternoon Rita said, “Got to go to the grocery store. Mom and Dad, do you want to go with me?” They said “yes” and all three climb into her car. But the grocery store was their last stop, for Rita took them on an unforgettable journey. They first visited Sequoia National Park, then Fresno and who knows where else before returning to Bakersfield and the grocery store. Now Larry’s Dad was a good photographer and always had his camera with him – except when going to the grocery store. He enjoyed the adventure, but wished he had that camera.
Deanna and I have had wonderful visits with Larry and Rita and their families when we lived in Ottawa, Canada, Utah, Colorado and Indiana. In recent years we enjoyed our times with Rita at Oliver Winery in Bloomington, at Hosler family reunions in Huntington, and at the Indy 500 here in Indianapolis this last May. On one return trip from Huntington to Indianapolis with Larry and Rita, Rita requested that we take a detour to their old apartment complex at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana to see where she lost her mind 44 years ago while Larry was studying for his Master. So we did visit the complex, and yes we witnessed their tiny apartment where she took care of three little babies for a year. We often said that Rita deserved the “Congressional Medal of Honor” for that period in her life.
When Deanna and I traveled to California, again we had many fun times with Rita (and Larry, too) at Lake Tahoe, Morro Bay, and San Diego. At Lake Tahoe, Rita re-introduced us to the marble game “Aggravation” that their family played for years. At the Indy 500 we were introduced to another game “Pokeno” which has become another family favorite. However, we never risked playing Rita’s favorite game with her, bridge. We would have presented absolutely no challenge for her.
We’re going to miss Rita, her love of a good time, and her “delicious” Massachusetts accent. But we have many wonderful memories, which we will always cherish. She and Larry have a wonderful family, and they have developed a second extended family of close Bakersfield friends since moving there in 1967. Family, Friends and Memories, that is what life is about.
Doug and Hilda Barrick
July 8, 2011
We were very saddened to hear from Brian and Karen of the death of their dear Aunt Rita. We were so happy to meet her and Larry when they came to Port Colborne/Wainfleet to attend the wedding of Karen and Brian in October of 1999. She was such a lovely lady who was loved by all who met her. We know she will be greatly missed and will keep you, Larry, and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in knowing she is with her Lord and Saviour. Our deepest sympathy, love, Doug and Hilda
John Beihl
July 8, 2011
Dear Larry and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Rita's passing. I remember the wonderful times we had together. She will be sorely missed.
Cynthia Rey
July 8, 2011
I haven't seen Rita, Larry, Marie, Julie or Gigi in a very long time, but they will ALWAYS be family to me. We grew up together on Mariposa Street in Bakersfield, and spent many wonderful times together playing hide and seek in linen closets. My mom Patsy, met Rita and Larry more than 40 years ago, and have remained great friends ever since. Every holiday, we couldn't wait for Rita's fudge, and her girls couldn't wait for my mom's tamales. My mother is my life, and was recently diagnosed with cancer. Many friends and family members have been there for her, but of course, her buddy, pal and amazing friend, sassy, beautiful, and beloved Rita, was right at her side every step of the way. She was a rock for my mom, and they had a relationship that was seldomly found amongst true friends. They cherished each other, and my mom always said that Rita was the most amazing person she had ever met. We all heard about her passing this week, and our hearts were devastated. My prayers go out to her amazing husband Larry, and her three daughters, my cousins forever, Maria, Julie, and Gigi. I love you all so much, and I can only say that you guys, as well as us, have all been blessed to have known such an amazing lady. Your mother will never be forgotten in my heart, as I know my mom has never been in yours. They were like sisters. My sister Trina was so looking forward to the Boston trip they were all going to take in November. She said, "I can't wait to see mom and Rita together in Boston. It's gonna be so fun and crazy, but in a good way of course." When I think of Rita, every memory is beautiful, every story a blessing, every moment with her, a gift. She is in a beautiful place now and will be joined by us all when God feels that each of us have met our purpose here on earth. "For it is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. And it is in dying, that we are born to eternal life."
Denis and Ann DePierro
July 7, 2011
Dear Larry and Family, I so enjoyed our short visits at the lake. It was great to be her neighbor. We had many laughs and looked forward to the times we had together. I loved when her eyes would light up and she declared something was "delicious!" You my dear are a delicious friend. I miss you greatly.
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