Obituary for the late Viola Irene Ritco

July 19, 1927 – February 15, 2018

 
On Thursday, February 15, 2018, Mrs. Viola Irene Ritco of Penticton passed away peacefully at Village by the Station at the age of 90 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Dick in 2016.
Viola will be fondly remembered by her daughters Marlene Tolman (Ray) and Debbie Rosenau (Larry); son Larry; her sister Ruby Gorz (Carl); brother-in-law Pete Ritco; sister-in-law Ollie Ritco as well as many grandsons, granddaughters, nieces and nephews.
She worked briefly in the Oliver packinghouse.
Viola loved cows, horses and artwork including sketches, drawings and creating nature displays. She enjoyed the farm life, loved riding horses, milking cows and being surrounded by animal friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ruddiman and Dr. Tatham for their care and support.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.