Rita met the first love of her life, Jim, while working as a waitress at a local diner. His ship was stationed there and for obvious reasons became a steady customer. Though his Navy buddies pursued her as well, Jim was the lucky one.
Rita and Jim married on October 21, 1961 in Guam.
After several moves they bought their first San Diego home together in 1973. Their three children grew up in this home.
Rita's beloved Jim passed away in January of 2021.
Rita was a strong loving woman who liked to sew and work in the yard. She prepared delicious Guamanian dishes that will truly be missed.
She is survived by her daughters Martha Meier and Sandra Hartley-Giddens and husband Robert Giddens, her son William Meier, her grandchildren Adam, Ryan and Kaylyn, her sister Rose Leon Guerrero as well as many nephews and nieces. She also leaves behind her dogs Shido and Skippy.