Rita Lois Blouin Olivio, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her residence on December 10, 2019, at the age of 83. Rita was born in Gonzales, Louisiana on March 1, 1936, to the late Alberta Guidry Blouin and Tracy J. Blouin. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Luis Olivio, Sr. She was the devoted mother of Joseph L. Olivio, Jr. (Mary), Eileen M. Olivio, and Michael L. Olivio. She is survived by three grandchildren, Jennifer Olivio Brister (Tommy), Joseph L. Olivio, III, and Clint M. Olivio (Mary); and five great-grandchildren, Brianna, Eibhlin, Noah, Liam, and Luke. She was preceded in death by her brother, Tracy J. Blouin, Jr., his wife, Linda M. Blouin, her sister, Roberta B. Larose, and her husband, Harold J. Larose, Jr., sister-in-law, Ruth B. Blouin, sister-in-law Nazarene O. Bulliung, and brother-in-law, Ralph A. Bulliung. She is survived by her sister, Theresa B. Kimble (Dale), and brother, Victor J. Blouin, Sr., her cousin, Ruth Ann Smith, and brother-in-law Wayne Olivio. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her family, she also had many dear life-long friends whom she truly cherished. Rita was a homemaker while her children were young. Following the graduations of her children, Rita completed her own education and graduated from Charity School of Nursing on December 19, 1986, becoming a Registered Nurse. After a short career as a hospital nurse, she began a lengthy career as a Home Health Nurse where she could be most beneficial to her patients. Upon retirement, she became a Eucharistic Minister so she could continue to help others. Rita was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, the Delta Golden Agers Club, the Red Hat Society, and the Earlybird Homemakers Club. The family would like to extend its gratitude to the owners and staff of Beau Maison, a Peristyle Residence, for the compassion and care extended to Rita for the last three years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, followed by a Memorial Mass at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Our Lady of Divine Providence Church, 8617 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA 70003. Interment to follow at Lake Lawn All Saints Mausoleum.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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