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Rita Charay Obituary

Rita C. (Segura) Charay Rita C. (Segura) Charay, 84, passed away to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Rita was born on November 4, 1933 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Juan G. and Antonia (Torrez) Segura. She was joined in marriage to Daniel Charay on February 18, 1950. Cremation at Angels Above Services.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from May 1 to May 2, 2018.

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Joyce & Ron Bacon

May 5, 2018

Our heartfelt sympathies to you in the passing of your mother. We're so glad you had your Mother with you and able to enjoy that time together. When we lose Mothers, it leaves a hole in the heart that is never filled. Knowing you will see her in heaven makes the loss easier to bear. Our love to you, Jack and your family.

May 5, 2018

Dale, Josh, Taylor and the rest of the Charay Family: my deepest sympathies for the loss of Rita. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Eckhart

Brenda Ellison,

May 5, 2018

To all of the Charay family, so sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in my thoughts & prayers. We loved that a special lady. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories. Love & hugs to all!

Paula Talbert

May 4, 2018

Dear Charay/Segura family,

My deepest condolences to you during this difficult time. Rita was a beautiful, fun and loving person. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet her. I spent many overnights at the house on "The Drive" as a teenager with Carol. I know she is rejoicing with the Lord and family members in heaven!

Anna Marie Ortega

May 3, 2018

Diana, Nicole & Charay Family,
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother.
Rita was always a sweet and kind lady. Growing up she always acknowledged us as family and I am glad I got to see her and talk to her a few months ago. Diana you could see the happiness in her eyes with the care and love you and Jack showed while taking care of her. She will always be your Guardian Angel watching over you all. My love goes out to your family during this sad time.

May 3, 2018

Prayers to all . She was a fabulous lady




Love Celia

Julie Morris

May 3, 2018

Thank you to my beautiful Grandma for being a shining example of strength and love. It's not goodbye, it's see you later. So please watch over us and continue to guide us from above until we meet again. I will miss you always and I love you forever! Prayers for my Mother, Aunties, Uncles, and all my cousins and extended family.

Jane Burdolski

May 2, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs Charay's family. I work with Virginia Davis at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Virginia always talked highly about her mother and I know she was loved very much.

Anita Bradley

May 2, 2018

We are sorry to hear of Mrs. Rita Charay passing away. Prayers and condolences to the family. From the Wells, Eatmon, McGlory, Bradley and Moore families.

Deanna Hanrahan-Brandenburgh

May 2, 2018

My sincere condolences to all the family. May your memories bring you comfort until you see her again in Heaven.

Judy Rice

May 2, 2018

Sincere sympathy to all of the family. I worked with Rita at Memorial and always enjoyed her.

Terri Allgood

May 1, 2018

In are prayers we love and miss her rest in peace aunt Rita love Terri and Alfred p charay

JIMMY KING

May 1, 2018

MY GRANDMOTHER RITA CHARAY WOULD ALWAYS HELP ANYONE OUT. MY GRANDMA RAISED ME. SHE MADE ME WHO I AM TODAY. IF IT WASNT FOR HER. I WOULD NOT BE THE PERSON I AM. I WAS SUPPOSE TO SEE MY GRANDMA SUNDAY. WE WERE ON OUR WAY. WHEN WE RECEIVED THE NEWS. THAT SHE HAD PASSED. I KNOW I WILL SEE HER AGAIN. SHE WAS THE ROCK OF OUR FAMILY. SHE IS VERY LOVED. I WILL MISS YOU GRANDMA. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DONE FOR ME. YOU USE TO TELL ME NOT TO CRY. WELL, I CANT HELP IT RIGHT NOW. I LOVE YOU GRANDMA.

May 1, 2018

Segura&Charay family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jose R and Rose R Lopez Sr

May 1, 2018

Segura & Charay Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all your memories of your sister, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, bring you all comfort.

Rosemary R Gutierrez and Family

Diana Charay-Miller

May 1, 2018

My mother was a fun & loving person had a big giving heart. I miss her so much words can't describe how broken my heart is. My husband & I really enjoyed mom living with us the remaining days of her life, she made us laugh, she would say Jack just give me a miracle pill. Rest in peace and this is not goodbye, because I will see you again in heaven love you forever & forever

Pete Jr & Elena Tavares

May 1, 2018

To the family,
Please accept Elena's and my deepest thoughts, prayers and condolences on the loss of Mrs. Charay.
May she Rest In Peace.

Diana (Charay) Miller

May 1, 2018

Mom I will miss you so much, you were such a loving mom always ready to lend a hand to help anybody in need. You just had a big heart, but God knew your heart was getting weaker and weaker and decided to carry you home. This isn't Goodbye Mom I will see you again in Heaven. Rest in Peace love you forever

Lenna Ruth

April 30, 2018

Love and prayers to the family she was a great lady and will be missed

April 30, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

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