Rita Campeau Crumhorn

1926 - 2015

Rita Campeau Crumhorn obituary, 1926-2015, Arabi, LA

BORN

1926

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens

701 W VIRTUE ST

Chalmette, Louisiana

Rita Crumhorn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2015.

Rita Campeau Crumhorn passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the age of 88. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her life. She was the cherished wife of the late John E. Crumhorn. Loving mother of Wayne, Connie and Lynne Crumhorn. Daughter of the late Lucius and Edna Foret Campeau. Sister of the late Edna Mae Boudreaux, Bessie Claudet, Beulah Schermer, Nolan Campeau, Daisy Campeau, Minnie Callaway, Elsie Rupe, Sadie Stewart and L.V. Campeau Jr. Proud grandmother of Leigh Stewart, Keith Stewart and Brad Rizzuto. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Special thanks to her niece Carolyn Harper.



Rita was a native of Lockport, LA and a longtime resident of Arabi, LA where she was a former Registrar of Voters for St. Bernard Parish. She was an avid ballroom dancer and loved spending time with her many friends at Jefferson Orleans. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother and sister, who loved her friends and treasured her family.



Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, April 6th from 8:30AM – 11:30AM, followed by a Funeral Mass beginning at 11:30AM. She will be laid to rest with her husband in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, LA.

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April 7, 2015

Guzzie and Janet Perez

Connie and Brad and family,
We are so sorry that Ms. Rita has passed away. Please take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering but healthy and happy with our Lord. You will be in our prayers.

April 7, 2015

Bonnie Mathews

So sorry for your loss. Ms Rita was always so sweet and cheerful any time we visited her. Deepest sympathy and continued parayers for the family.

April 6, 2015

Greta Ridgley

Connie,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing away. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.

April 6, 2015

Connie,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.

Greta Ridgley

April 6, 2015

Connie, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Prayers for you and your family.
Cathy Clement O'Quin

April 6, 2015

Linda Karcher

Ms. Rita was one of the most vibrant people I had the pleasure of meeting and working with. Her love of life shown through. I am deeply sadden by her passing. My prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

April 5, 2015

Beverly Barre'

Wayne, Connie and Lynn
My deepest sympathy on the lost of your
Mom. We worked together for many years
and she was a great friend.

April 4, 2015

Bonita Bostian

To Wayne, Lynn and Connie and grandchildren. Your mother was one of the most important people in my life. I did her hair for over 43 years and enjoyed every minute of it. She was more than a customer to me. I loved her dearly and will miss her dearly. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you

April 4, 2015

Aunt Rita was always full of life. She loved her family, her dancing, her job and made an impression on everyone she met. I will be just one of the many that will miss her and I will always have fond memories of our many times together at family events.
Michel Claudet (Houma, La.)
Nephew

April 4, 2015

I am very sorry about your mom's passing. She was always kind to me.

Sherry Chimento

April 4, 2015

joan bonnet martin

To my cousins, I will always remember her drinking her coffee at the kitchen table.she loved her dancing and now she is dancing again with uncle Johnny. Loved her and her laughter.

April 3, 2015

charlene shankle waguespack

My prayers are with you

April 3, 2015

Al Perry

Wayne:
Please accept and extend to your family members my condolences for the passing of your mother.

April 3, 2015

PHYLLIS & LOU BIRCHER

Rita lived in the next block on Livingston Ave. in Arabi from us. She was such a nice lady. It was always a pleasure to chat with her & her employees when we voted.
Our thoughts & prayers are with her family.

April 2, 2015

Juanita Coco

Connie, Lynne, Wayne and Family

Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. May the memories held deep within your heart help to soothe you. With deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers.

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