A través de su espíritu Rita convive con nuestra familia en Caracas (Venezuela) Sentimos su presencia a través de Straw Hat el cuadro que nos pertenece y amamos profundamente.

Querida Rita: vives en nuestra casa en Caracas, Venezuela, desde el año 2000 cuando por suerte conseguimos una pintura tuya (tinta sobre papel) "Straw hat" fechada en 1957. Hoy que sabemos de tu fallecimiento enviamos una palabra de sentida condolencia a tus familiares, amigos, alumnos y comunidad artística. Aquí seguirás acompañándonos a través de tu arte que es donde vibra, se expresa y  enaltece tu espíritu.
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Rita was someone that I truly cherished being around! She was a prolific artist in every medium it seems.  She wrote books, erected supersized statues,  she painted, she drew.  For such a little lady, she had a gargantuan spirit and momentous talent!  
 She taught countless students, she was in inspiration to anyone that had the opportunity to be around her.  

Yet with all of these accomplishments, she  was always so very modest about it all.  I just never knew anyone like her, and maybe never will again.   Rita, I will miss you, my dear friend.  We all will.

Diana Judson


I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Rita Deanin Abbey.  I was a BFA student at UNLV in the 1970s.    I knew I had creative talent BUT was sure that I could NEVER draw anything but a 'stick' figure... challenging myself I took Rita's Figuring Drawing class.  She was amazing... encouraging..and a true mentor....I not only learned to draw exceptional human figures...BUT  beautifully rendered facial portraits as well.
 I have never forgotten her.  I have thought of her often.  Her influence changed my approach to art in many ways ...even to today...and for that I am eternally grateful.My condolences to her family at the loss of such a wonderful person.








Dear Rita, thank you for gracing my path, you remain an inspiration.  You taught me about light and color... I pray you are bathed in the light of eternal grace.

See you down the road,

Nancy

Rita, my rare, wonderful and cherished friend... You touched me with your compassion, talent, love of learning and deep reverence of nature. You carried the weight of the world on your shoulders and your heart ached at every injustice, tragedy or disaster. Your art was your salvation and I remain in awe of the body of work you produced. You taught and inspired me and I'll be forever grateful for your precious time, wisdom and friendship.
My thoughts and prayers are with Robert, Joshua and Aaron.

With love, Rita
Gail

My dear cousin ,Rita.. we will always remember you as our elegant, talented adventurous  never seen enough cousin.  We shall miss you and remember you with love. Our sympathy and love to Bob and Aaron and Joshua.                                          From Elizabeth and Maury

So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing-my mother, Rita (Ellenport) Jorrisch and she shared a special bond-they were close cousins

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Rita Deanin Abbey

20 juillet 1930 – 20 mars 2021

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