Rita M. Ferguson of Tucson, AZ passed away on Aug.23, 2012. She was born in Blackstone, MA in Nov. of 1914 and moved to Tucson in 1952. Rita’s loving husband George W.Ferguson predeceased her in 1984. She is survived by her cousin Edwin A.Finn of MA, numerous nieces and nephews, and several Godchildren.
Rita retired from the Pima County Sheriff’s Dept. in 1984 as a Deputy Sheriff.
She had a passion for the welfare of all animals and wildlife, personally rescuing scores of dogs and cats over the course of her lifetime.
Funeral services are being directed by Funeraria Del Angel South Lawn where a private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers Rita’s family requests that memorial donations be made to Animals’Crusaders of Arizona, www.ACofAZ.com.