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Rita Vieyra Obituary
She was born May 8, 1959, to George R. and Mary "Helen" Ponce Vieyra in North Platte.
She attended school and graduated from North Platte High School in 1977. She attended Mid Plains Community College and received her business diploma.
In 1990, her son, Nathan was born. She went back to school in 1991, and received her Associate of Arts Degree in Business. She worked for the City of North Platte Housing Authority for the past 12 years.
Rita loved sports and was very active in softball all through high school. She was an excellent cook, never sharing her secrets. She was active in Doer 4-H Club, led by Lois Ziegler and Arlene Vierson. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Survivors include, her son, Nathan, of North Platte; her parents, George and Helen Vieyra, of North Platte; one brother, Greg (Marlene) Vieyra, of North Platte; grandmother, Mary Gomez, of North Platte; two nieces, Lacey Vieyra, of North Platte, Erin Lyn Vieyra, of Lyons, Kan.; two great-nieces, Rochelle May and Addison May; one great-nephew, Dylan May; step-nephew, Javien Perez, and numerous other aunts, uncles; cousins; and other family members; and friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jess (Jennie) Ponce; paternal grandfather, Manuel Vieyra; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial has been established and online condolences can be made at adamsswanson.com.
Christian Wake service will be at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, at Adams & Swanson Chapel.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 7, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Father Jim Golka as celebrant. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to time of Rosary on Wednesday.
Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Rita Vieyra
t martinez
April 19, 2011
Rita helped me out in more ways than one. I did not know she was sick and hadn't seen her in about a year. I am very saddened for the family and I pray for you all. Rita was my angel here on earth and now she is your angel in heaven. God Bless this family.
April 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thereasa Longbine
April 16, 2011
hey nathan its thereasa. im so sorry to hear about ur mother. she was a wonderful woman. may god be with u and ur family
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Kathy Sykes
April 8, 2011
I was so sad to see Rita's name in the paper. We went to school together & worked at the Opportunity Center at the same time. She was always a good friend & I really loved talking with her when I would see her. She loved her son & loved other people. Many prayers for all her family
Luanne Fhuere
April 6, 2011
Helen and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Rita's passing. May you have comfort in the memories and with God's arms around you.
Luanne & Mark Fhuere
April 6, 2011
Dear Vieyra Family:
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear Rita. She was such a wonderful employee of the Housing Authority. I also count her as my special friend. My thoughts are with you at this time. My Mother-in law, Audrey Archer, also sends her sympathy.
Sincerely,
Beverly J. Lyons
Broomfield Colorado
Jodi Johnson-Katzer
April 6, 2011
To Rita's family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Rita was a great woman. She was my boss at Rhodas years ago and made the best chili EVER! Although I hadn't seen her in years, I thought of her often. I will be thinking of you all and knowing that she will be forever in our hearts.
Brenda Ruhaak Lindsay
April 5, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 5, 2011
Helen, Georgie, Nate and Greg: We have been praying for Rita since mom told us that she was battling what David is going through and we prayed everyday for her knowing how hard it must have been for you all. She was such a good person and a fun cousin and she will always be missed and remembered for her great smile. She has a special place in our hearts and will have a special place in heaven and will smile down upon all us. May you all have peace soon knowing that the 51 years with her were your greatest days and now you have her son to keep her legacy alive. We love and pray for you everyday. Sharon and David Vieyra in Colorado.
Leslye Gray
April 5, 2011
I am so sorry and saddened to hear about Rita. She was a wonderful friend and a beautiful woman. She was always smiling, laughing, and full of love and positive thoughts. May God bless you all, and give you strength.
April 5, 2011
Helen, Georgie, Greg and Nate: We have been praying for her everyday that we found out that she was sick. She was a very beautiful and inspiration cousin and I can't tell you how sorry we are for your loss. As you know we have been battling this type of sickness with our own family member, David, and so we know what you went through. I know that God has a special purpose for her in heaven and she will be smiling down upon you all that you took such good care of her and that she was very much loved by her family, cousins, and friends. We love you and our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you all.
April 5, 2011
George,Helen,Gregory, Nate. I am saddended to hear about Rita. The Vieyra family have had her in our prayers since her illness. Rita was such a beautiful women and full of laughter. I will always remember her beautiful dimples.
May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love Lila Sandoval (Vieyra) & Family.
Diana Vieyra Martinez
April 5, 2011
Helen, George and Nate, During this time of great loss and sadness we are remembering you in our thoughts and prayers. We pray God gives you the strength you need to endure the days ahead.
Rita will be truly missed. I will always remember the fun times we had growing up and she was a very happy person thanks to you all who have loved and cared for her.
God Bless you and your family during this difficult and painful time. May you receive the strength you need to endure the days ahead.May time help to heal your pain and your wonderful memories sustain you. God bless you and your family.
Take care of yourself and please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult time. In friendship and sympathy.
Love you all! Sincerely your cousin, Diana Vieyra Martinez and Family
Christine Wood
April 5, 2011
My prayers are with your family. Rita was a classmate of mine and I remember that she always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed, but I know that God is welcoming her with open arms and will give her peace until we all meet again
The Moores
April 5, 2011
Our deepest sympathy Nate. Coach Moore, Kim, Kylee, Trey, Dani, Pi
April 5, 2011
George and Helen amd Nathan, I am sorry for your loss. Rita was a terrific person, and I loved visiting with her at the Housing Authority, May you find peace in the coming days, I will keep you in my prayers.
Alison Alves
April 5, 2011
Helen George and Gregg no words can express the pain and sorrow that I know you are going thru right now just know that you are not alone
All my love Jo
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