Rita Delores Fender, 92, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on May 10, 2025. Delores was born in Omaha, the daughter of Vernie Eldon Walker and Joan Derrise (Smith) Walker. She attended South High School and worked for Duncan Hines from 1952-1987.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Warren Fender, Sr.; her sons, Warren Fender, Jr. and Robert Fender; her mother, Derrise Walker; and her brother, Larry Walker.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Tina (Matthew) Fender Gibson, Amy (Paul) Holland, and Lt. Col. Joshua (Lauren) Fender; her great-grandchildren Maya Holland, Tessa Gibson, Finnegan Gibson, Cecelia Fender, Scarlett Fender, and Theodore Holland; and her sister-in-law, Joyce Ocean.
Delores will be lovingly remembered for her independent spirit, her feistiness, and her generous heart.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at westlawnhillcrest.com for the Fender family.
