Rita Clare Lapara Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita Clare Lapara (New Orleans, Louisiana), born in Gulfport, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita Clare left this world on July 15, 2024 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Clare Lapara to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Bielenberg and Eva Baehr Bielenberg; her husband Nicholas J. Lapara, Sr.; and her sister Marie Bielenberg Bostick. She is survived by: her children, Nicholas Lapara, Jr. (Cynthia) and Linda Andrews (Sam); her grandchildren, Erica Andrews (John), Jason Andrews (Renee), Kari Bradley (Jarred) and Dr. Nicholas Lapara III (Roxie); her great grandchildren, Amanda (Todd), Miles, Keaton, Catherine, Lucian, Finley, Ezra and Collins; and her great great grandchildren, McKenzie and Marley. She is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army of New Orleans or Second Harvest Food Bank.
