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Roslyn Rikard

03/01/1950 - 05/11/2025

Roslyn Rikard obituary, 03/01/1950-05/11/2025, Washington, DC

Roslyn Rikard Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roslyn Elaine Branch Rikard, age 75 of Washington, DC on May 11, 2025. Born on March 1, 1950, in Richmond, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Marguerite L. Martin Branch and Aubrey S. Branch, Sr. Roslyn leaves behind her loving husband of many years, Robert L. Rikard, Jr.; her son, Robert L. Rikard, III; her daughter, Rian; and her siblings, Brenda J. Foster (Edward, Sr.), Aubrey S. Branch, Jr. (Symprosa) and Carolyn L. Bolling (Everett, Sr.). She is also survived by a large and loving extended family of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Funeral Services for Roslyn will be at 11 a.m. on May 29,2025 at Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church located at 1908 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20002.

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Published by The Washington Post on May 25, 2025.

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Angela Gray

June 1, 2025

My family and the Branch family have known each other for many years. We are all a part of yet a larger family of loving members of the former St. Joseph's parish and Van de Vyver School. Also, Roslyn and I attended Cathedral High School together, which has left me with many fond memories of just hanging out every morning before the first bell rang.
I am praying for the divine comfort and strength of the family.

Angie, Cynthia and Wanda, Sisters-In-Law

May 28, 2025

May God Bless you and your family in this difficult time.

Robert Rikard

May 27, 2025

JoAnne Sheppard

May 22, 2025

Roslyn was a dear friend of mine at Metro. She had a nice quiet demeanor that was total class.
Roslyn knew the Local 689 contract like no one else at Metro.
After we both retired, we kept in contact having the best conversations. I will miss that.
My condolences to Robert, Robert Jr., and Rian. She loved you all.

Tracy Smith

May 19, 2025

Sending my sincere condolences to the Rikard Family on the loss of their beloved, Roslyn Rikard. She was such a beautiful soul and will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Tracy R. Smith

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