Rita Ann Juarros, age 63, passed away October 16, 2020.  She was a beloved daughter, sister, auntie and dog lover.  Rita was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

After graduating from Valley High School, Rita worked for numerous health care providers in Albuquerque.

Rita loved to bake, cook, fish, dance, travel and spend time with her family.  She especially enjoyed taking her nieces and nephews to the State Fair Rodeo. Rita was a good friend to many and was kind, loving and generous and helpful.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Alice Juarros; brother, Benjamin E. Juarros and by her nephew, Steven Lovato.

Rita is survived by her loving sisters and brother, Consuelo Valdez and husband Art, Margaret Reyes, Mary Lovato and husband Larry, Christina Griffin and husband Dudley, David Juarros and wife Lisa and Sarah Juarros; 13 nieces and nephews; 7 great nieces and nephews and one on the way; as well as her dog, Tinker Bell and other numerous relatives and friends.  Rita will be greatly missed by her loving family and those whose lives she touched.

A private memorial service will be held, due to COVID restrictions.

There will be a live stream available on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 7:00pm at the St. Therese Catholic Church website or at either of the following links: https://www.facebook.com/littleflowerabq/ or http://www.littleflowerabq.org/