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Hazel Ritzman Obituary

Ritzman Hazel Chang Ritzman passed away peacefully on June 15, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of Richard O. Ritzman. Mother of Hilma Morales (Carlo Pesce), Eduardo Morales, Richard Ritzman, Robert Ritzman (Sophie), Alicia Ritzman (Manuel Ovalle) and the late Fernando Ritzman. Grandmother of Francesco, Juanita, Susan, Hilma, Fernando Jr., Christina, Nicholas, Landon, Cooper and Sofia. Great-grandmother of Francesco, Cecelia, Braelynn and Leni. Sister of Daisy Chang, the late Basil Chang, Miriam Delgado and Betty Woods. Daughter of the late Hilma Duncan Chang and Basil Chang. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. She retired as a civilian from the U.S. Navy serving, among others, as secretary for the Commanding Officer of the Naval Medical Clinic in Algiers. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 1 PM until 4 PM. A Memorial Service will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2016.

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June 20, 2016

Fern. I just learned today that your grandmother had passed away. I am so sorry and may she rest in peace.

Tanya Whitney

June 18, 2016

On behalf of Women Veterans of Louisiana please accept our condolences. We recognize the service of your loved one to our country and know that the civilian component of our military services are key to our abilities to do our jobs in peace and in war. Please know that her service to the US Navy is recognized and remembered.

Lorna Anne Cifaldi

June 18, 2016

You left this world surrounded by your loved ones and you will surely find in your Heavenly Father's home many more loved ones waiting to celebrate you. May you rest in peace.

Patrizia Manni

June 17, 2016

Hilma and family, I'm so sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest condolences

Cristina Cesaretto

June 17, 2016

Hilma and family
My condolences for your loss. I'ms sure you have lovely memories of her. Keep them in your heart and she will never leave you.

Betty Canavan

June 17, 2016

To the Ritzman family my condolences on the death of your loved one. Hazel was known and loved by many in the work arena. She was known as the go to person if you had a problem and she usually had an answer. Her caring attitude will be missed by many. She was truly one of a kind. Rest in peace my old friend.

Joanne Daigle

June 17, 2016

To the Ritzman Family - my sincerest condolences for your loss. Hazel was a very special woman who left a positive, lasting impression on all she knew. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by many.

June 16, 2016

Christina and Family,

Please accept our condolences on the passing of your grandmother. Keep her memory alive by remembering all the good times you had with her.

Love,
Linda & Fritz Grannan
(Corona)

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Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC - Harvey

2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058

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4:00 p.m.

Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC - Harvey

2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058

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