Rita Lea Bendel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Lea Bendel of Greeley, Colorado, who passed away on August 30, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Riggle (Preceding) and Imogene Riggle; and her husband John Bendel. She is survived by: her children, Patti Fine (Randy Metcalf) of Greeley, Melody Coleman (Mark) of Greeley and Brian Bendel (Helene) of Mount Dora, FL; her grandchildren, Zeke Coleman (Bridgette) of San Diego, CA, Amanda Lalonde (Trent) of Denver, Ashley Keplinger (Chris) of Greeley and Holly Norris (Bryan) of Loveland; and her great grandchildren, Brodie, Lotte and Quinn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to One Hope Church, 2436 9th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634 (http://www.onehopegreeley.org) or Westlake Assisted Living LLC, 3151 W 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80634.