Kaitlyn Breanne Ritnour

Kaitlyn Breanne Ritnour obituary, San Antonio, TX

Kaitlyn Breanne Ritnour

Kaitlyn Ritnour Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dellcrest Funeral Home on Sep. 7, 2022.

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Kaitlyn Breanne Ritnour, age 23, of San Antonio, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 3, 2022, in Hondo, Texas. Kaitlyn was born on May 26, 1999, in San Antonio to Tara Melanie (Hatfield) Busselmann and Norman Gene Ritnour, Jr.; they survive. Kaitlyn was proud of decision to become a correctional officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Kaitlyn was a lover of all animals, especially dogs. Since she was a little girl, Kaitlyn had a passion for dogs. In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoyed playing video games, collecting Squishmallows, and cooking. Her favorite time of year was Halloween, especially watching horror movies while her home was decorated for the holiday. Kaitlyn's life was tragically taken too soon but her legacy of love will live on in the hearts of those she knew and loved.
Kaitlyn is survived by her fiancé, Zachariah Hoel; mother, Tara Busselmann; father, Gene Ritnour; sister, Alana Hope Ritnour; grandparents, Bill and Betty Hatfield and Gene Ritnour, Sr.; aunt, Pat Fox; best friends, Aspen Ciara Cronin, Jesse Lough, and Dakera Swift; her three dogs, Red, Milo, and Molly; and by a host of other relatives and special friends.
Funeral services for Kaitlyn Breanne Ritnour will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, September 12, 2022, at Dellcrest Funeral Home. 2023 South W.W. White Road, San Antonio, TX 78222, with Chaplain Atkinson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218.

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September 24, 2022

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September 24, 2022

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Jesse Lough

September 24, 2022

Kaitlyn, or "Southy" as I knew her, was the best friend I could have ever asked for. This was our little group. Sam, Lynx, "Southy", and I.
She was the heart of our group and the funniest among us. We played video games, played D&D, and watched many a horror movie together.
There´s too many memories to choose from and too many things to say about her, but no words that could ever express just how good of a friend she really was. As I´ve told many people over the past few months: "There is so much to say about her, and yet no words." She understood me so well, even if sometimes I wasn´t sure I understood her. And she could always brighten any dark day.
She is so, so dearly missed and even more dearly loved. I can only send comfort to her family and everyone else whose life she brightened by simply being there.

Gary & Carolyn Faught

September 14, 2022

We first met Kaitlyn when she was only a few days old. She, along with her parents, had joined us to celebrate our girls' 25th birthday at Tom's Ribs. It took her only a minute or so to claim a piece of our hearts, which to this day she still owns.
I remember one Christmas when she joined us, along with our Granddaughter Sarah, to go down to the Riverwalk with our church to sing carols on one of the barges. I shall never forget those two little 'miracles of God", sitting in that gigantic bus seat, chattering like two little magpies the entire trip to and from. And I remember thinking, "This is what Christmas is supposed to be about.
One of the most adorable habits Kaitlyn had as a little girl was pronouncing her "ths" as "ys". For example, this and that, to Kaitlyn, was yes and yat. Let me quickly add, I've talked with many grownups in my life, who were not nearly as perceptive as Kaitlyn, even as a small child. Even in her little girl voice she could hold her own. I remember a time when some middle school kids were cutting across our yard, instead of using the sidewalk. Knowing this really annoyed me, she stood toe to toe with them, reminding them to "Please use the sidewalk and stop cutting through our yard." By the way, she used her "big girl" voice that day!
In closing, there is a Bible verse I'd like to share. I think it is relevant in the wake of this tragedy. Luke 2:19 tells us "But Mary TREASURED up all these things and PONDERED them in her heart."This verse follow the shepherds coming to see and marvel at a very young Jesus. I highlighted the words treasured and pondered for a reason. To me, when we TREASURE something, it goes beyond having monetary value. It may even be priceless. When we PONDER something, it goes way beyond the countless thoughts that go through our minds each day, never to return again. To ponder something means we think deeply on it; let it kind of roll around in our minds, deriving all the pleasure from it we can. The precious personal memories I shared are examples of that. I also think that if God approved of the Mother of God treasuring up memories of her Son to the point of sharing it in His word, then it surely must be okay for us to do so as well.
Our prayer for Bill & Betty, Gene & Tara, as well as the many, many folks whose lives were touched by Kaitlyn, this beautiful gift to us all, is that in the days to come you will spend much time pondering your own treasured up memories of her. And to Bill & Betty and Gene & Tara, thank you for sharing Kaitlyn and the shining light she was, with us for so many years.

Gary & Carolyn

Carolyn Faught

September 13, 2022

Our hearts are just breaking for her sweet precious family. We all loved Kaitlyn so much! We loved that funny joke she used to tell when she was little, about the peanut on the railroad tracks, and then he was "Peanut Buddah". Or the time when we went on the trip to Rockport and we walked out on to the pier, she had a worm in a bowl. The wind caught that bowl and it landed in the water. She screamed in that little girl voice "My Worm". We had to hold her back from going in the water after it. We are left with so many sweet, sweet memories of her. She had a wonderful love of all animals, and knew all of them by their proper names. When I would call Shelby my sweet hound, she would tell me, "no, he is a K9". She had become such a beautiful young women. Please know that you are all in our hearts and in our prayers. All our love, the King/Schoenert Family

Ethan Derzaph

September 11, 2022

I knew her for so long I don't know what my life is gonna be now that I don't have her in it. She was one of my closest friends, someone who could always see through me and get me to open up to her, she understood me, and I'd like to think I understood her. I owe a lot to her, I just hate I can't repay her for that. I hope she rests well, I'll miss her every day.

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September 8, 2022

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September 8, 2022

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