Rita Ochoa, 72, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away April 14, 2018. She was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on August 6, 1945. Rita L. Covarrubias graduated from Rocky Ford High School and received her high school degree. She was married to Manuel Ochoa on October 17, 1964.
Rita worked as a homemaker and secretary for Fairway Plumbing. She was a member of Catholic Daughters, and had a passion for bowling, cake decorating, walking, and her family.
She is survived by her children Suzanne Abeyta (Steve), Jason Ochoa (Marsha), Michael Ochoa (Marcella), Zackary Ochoa (Yvette), 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers.
A visitation will be held at 10am, Rosary at 11am, and mass at 12pm Thursday April 19 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church.