Rita Sarbach

Rita was born April 26th, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas to Erasmo and Rita Garza. In 1965, Rita married Douglas L. Sarbach, and together they raised daughter Michelle and sons, Douglas Jr. and Eric.

Rita and her husband loved to travel. From the Mediterranean, Europe, throughout Mexico and the USA, they enjoyed the adventures and experience. They moved often in their many years together making homes throughout the USA.

Rita was a devoted mother and dedicated wife, who tirelessly worked to provide the very best for her family. Her life was a testament to her unwavering commitment to raising her three children and to her selfless service to others. Rita’s faith in God was strong, she loved to pray devotions, say the rosary every day and attend Sunday Mass at community catholic churches where she lived.

Rita is survived by her husband of 59 years, Douglas Lowry Sarbach; daughter, Michelle Scalzo and husband Thomas; two sons, Douglas Jr and Eric; and grandchildren: Chelsea, Haley, George, Eleanor, and Ife. Rita is also survived by her brother Richard Garza, sister-in-laws Rosa and Shirley, and many special nieces, nephews, other cherished family members, and friends.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents Erasmo and Rita Garza; brothers Edward Garza and Johnny Garza; and sister Henrietta Zepeda.

Rita’s love and kindness was felt by all who knew her. She is a shining example of a woman that lives each day to the fullest sharing her faith, energy and spirit with all those she met. We will always treasure her wisdom, kind words and faith.

Service Information:

Rosary Vigil held on Thursday, September 19th at St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Longmont Co.

Catholic Memorial Mass on Friday, September 20th, begins at 10:30am at St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Longmont Co. The Rite of Committal – Christian Burial to follow.

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the care staff at Balfour Senior Living and Memory Care of Longmont.