Rita will forever be cherished and loved by her husband of 54 years, Dave, and their children Larry Vieitez, Felicia (Dennis) Marlow, Vivian (Paul) Bruder, Marisha (Michael) LeMay; their thirteen grandchildren, Danielle (Patrick), Michael (Megan), Elizabeth (Henry), Austin, Amanda, Serena, Bo, Anna, Myra, Luke, David, Victoria, and Emma; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Isabel B. Montague, Julia B. Certeza (†Timateo Certeza), Maria B. Knight (†George E. Knight Sr.); godchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents Jose Angoco Crisostomo and Maria Bamba Torres, brothers Joseph F. Bamba, Pedro Bamba, Juan B. Torres, sisters Lourdes B. Morrison, Rosario B. Cruz, Suzanna B. Guzman, and son Vincent C. Knight.
Rita will be remembered for her quick wit, determination, and dedication to God and her family. Her memory will live on through those she touched with her kindness and compassion.
Friends and family are invited to attend the Visitation at Oak Lawn Funeral Home Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 6-8pm with the rosary at 6pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at Little Flower Catholic Church Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 9:30am with interment following at Barrancas National Cemetery Shelter A. Reception to follow in Little Flower’s parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Flower Catholic Church, 6495 Lillian Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32506, in memory of Rita “Bee” Knight.