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Rita Sapien Obituary
Carlsbad - RITA R. SAPIEN, age 71, entered eternal life on May 29, 2020. Rita was born September 21, 1948 in Artesia to Luis and Juliana Rodriguez. She spent most of her working life as an Instructional Assistant for the Carlsbad Public Schools. Rita was also a practicing catholic and a member of St. Genevieve's Church.
Those left to mourn her loss are her son, Eli Sapien and wife Lilly, daughter, Rhonda Sapien of Las Cruces. Two sisters, Isis Contreras and Rachel Sapien of Carlsbad. And a grandchild Dante Sapien.
Rita was preceded in death by her Husband Eleuterio Sapien.
At Rita's request cremation will take place.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces 575-527-2222. Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
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Mandi Franco-Maynard
June 12, 2020
Rhonda, may God grant you and your whole entire family strength at this difficult time. My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. I'm hugging you in spirit. God bless you always. I tried to contact you but I couldn't find you. Please put your grief in God's hands.
Helen Webb
June 9, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. It was so nice to work with Rita at school, and I enjoyed knowing her. You are in thoughts and prayers.
Sabrina Acosta
June 8, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing on Mrs. Sapien. I offer my deepest condolences. Mrs Sapien was one of my favorite teachers all my years at Puckett. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcella Najera
June 6, 2020
Rest in peace Rita!
Suzanne Wells
June 4, 2020
Rhonda, it's Suzanne. I was so sorry to read about the passing of your Mom. I did not know you had moved to Las Cruces. Take care. You are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. May God be with you.
Desi Yanez
June 3, 2020
Condolences to the Sapien family. She will be missed.
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