Rita O'Laughlin

Rita O'Laughlin obituary, San Francisco, CA

Rita O'Laughlin

Rita O'Laughlin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 15 to Jun. 17, 2019.
Rita O'Laughlin

Rita O'Laughlin passed away at her home in San Francisco on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born in St. Louis MO, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose O'Laughlin and Mary Grace (Ferguson) O'Laughlin. Rita is survived by her sister, Mary Grace (Jim) (O'Laughlin) Fleming; many nieces and nephews; and also many friends. Preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth O'Laughlin and brothers Francis (Ruby) O'Laughlin, Patrick (Mary) O'Laughlin, and James (Phyllis) O'Laughlin.

Rita was passionate about the arts and traveling. As Mary Anne, her dear friend, recalls: "when I think of Rita, I will always think of class and culture. She loved all that San Francisco had to offer. Rita loved life and all the arts. Her beautiful apartment is perfect in every way. She was often the guest at our table for celebrations, and we would hang on her every word because she just knew so damn much about art and beauty. She was thoughtful, well-read, and a pleasure to be with. This foggy city grieves today."

Send donations to the Fromm Institute through the Friends of the Fromm Institute.

A memorial Mass will be held at St. Dominic's Catholic church on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 9:30 AM

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June 20, 2019

mary ann stein posted to the memorial.

June 18, 2019

A P posted to the memorial.

June 17, 2019

Kristin Luce posted to the memorial.

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mary ann stein

June 20, 2019

You are still such a presence in my life. I miss you.

A P

June 18, 2019

To the Family: Life is like a mist. Its here today and gone tomorrow. The joyful memories are still here for you to cherish. Continue to stay close and pray for each other to give comfort, along with heartfelt prayers and loving support from friends to give your hearts enough room to cope with your loss. (Psalms 119:32)

Kristin Luce

June 17, 2019

Dearest Rita- I will miss seeing you around Bill and Mary Ann's dining room table, but I think you can have unlimited two-hour breakfasts wherever you are now. Thinking of you with love, Kristin

June 16, 2019

May Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ bless and comfort your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3

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