Rita Barrette Obituary
We bid farewell to Rita Barrette of Tonganoxie, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 26, 2025 at the age of 88. Rita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Barrette to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alpherie Lagasse and Lea Lagasse (Rivard); her husband Wilfrid Robert "Bob" Barrette; her sisters, Annette Leonard and Florence Dupont; her granddaughter Sarah Barrette; and her friends, Bob and Loretta Rozell.
She is survived by: her sons, Robert (Penny) of Basehor, KS, Michael (Patricia) of Groveland, FL and David (Sheila) of Glendale, AZ.; her grandchildren, Robert Barrette (Samatha), Laura Barrette (Josh), Lane Barrette, Katie Miller, Jonathan Barrette and Jordan Barrette; her great grandchildren, Cody, Theo and Maeve; her siblings, Claire Billington (Jack) of Rehoboth, MA, Raymond Lagasse of Newburgh, NY and Leonard Lagasse (Diane) of Charlestown, RI.; and her friend Bev. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the Barrette family kindly requests donations to food banks and soup kitchens in Rita's honor. Suggested donation options include: - St. Theresa Soup Kitchen (where Bob used to volunteer): St Theresa,- Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: Feed the Hope,- World Central Kitchen: World Central Kitchen.
