Rita Rash LeBlanc was born in Dolores, Colorado on July 19, 1933 to Charles and Lois Rash. She had an adventurous spirit that lead her to New Orleans, Louisiana, where she met her future husband, Lloyd J. LeBlanc. Her relocation was perfect -- she hated the cold and loved to cook rich, flavorful foods. Her kitchen skills were legendary only usurped by her gardening skills. She was a devoted Catholic and loved life, family and Mardi Gras. She became a much-beloved school bus driver for the Jefferson Parish School Board – driving her own school bus for 25 years. She enjoyed retirement with Lloyd, until he passed away in 2003. Eventually, Rita relocated to Baton Rouge to be with her granddaughter, Valerie, with whom she lived until her passing. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, her children, Lori LeBlanc and Lloyd LeBlanc, Jr, and her grandson, Adam Briggs. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Elaine Abadie, Carol Marciante, Kay Rash, and Harry Rash. She is survived by her daughter Dianne Larmann (Bernard), her granddaughters Valerie Bargas (Trey), Elizabeth Wichers (Jeff), Rebecca Larmann and her great grandchildren, Briggs, Anna-Marie, and Reed Bargas and McKenzie Larmann. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Thursday, February 19, 2026, followed by a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Interment at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna, La. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
