Rita Florence Engels
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September 15, 1927 - October 18, 2021
Rita was born in Oakland, California to James and Gabriel Ambrose. She had one sister, Florence. She attended St. Cyril's Grade School and graduated from Holy Names High School.
In 1955, she met Felix, the love of her life at the Ali Baba Ballroom in Oakland when he asked her to dance. They married on St. Patrick's Day in 1956 at St. Cyril's Church. Together they raised two children, Danielle and Matthew.
Rita worked for many years as an X-ray technician and then as a homemaker and caregiver for her dear mother.
Retirement brought travel to many fun and exciting destinations including Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, Alaska, and Las Vegas as well as a move to the Palm Desert area.
Rita was known for her fun loving nature, colorful dresses, work ethic, love of family, and love of Frank Sinatra's music.
She is survived by Felix, her husband of 65 years, children Danielle (Randy) and Matt (Cindy), and her good looking and much loved grandchildren Maclain and Rylan. She will be missed.