Rita Lucie Merino Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Lucie Merino (Apple Valley, California), who passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Magarete Gray and Arthur Gray; and her husband Michael Merino. She is survived by: her brother Wolfgang Gray (Karin); her children, Rita Tedford (Ryan) and Michael Merino (Gayle); her grandchildren, Nicole, Melissa, Jackie and Julie; and her great grandchildren, Ava, Alex, Everly, Ryder, Fynn and Wyatt.
In lieu of flowers, in honor of Rita's love for animals, donations can be made to the ASPCA in her name. https://secure.aspca.org.
