Hendrika "Rikki" C. deRonde was born July 27, 1926 in Heerlerheide, the Netherlands to Leo and Anna (Steinen) Peters. She moved to America as a young woman, blazing a trail that her family would later follow. She lived in Arizona for nearly 60 years where she worked for many years in the banking industry. After a long and full life, Rikki passed away on June 2, 2011 in Phoenix. She is survived by her son Leon R. deRonde and his wife Carla; 2 sisters, Mia Egberink and Rien Vanderloo; and 3 grandchildren, Austin, Garrin, and Alyissa deRonde. Her life will be celebrated with private family services. Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to Sun Vally Hospice www.sunvalleyhospice.com. Arrangements under the direction of Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale, AZ.