Rita Robert Blanchard's Obituary
Rita Robert Blanchard, age 93 of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 3, 1927 in Luling, LA to Dewey Joseph Robert and Martha Ford Robert. Rita will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Rita is survived by her three children Edward G. “Jerry” Blanchard, Jr. (Nicole), Martha M. Blanchard, and Scott J. Blanchard (Karen); grandchildren Jared (Rebecca), Dane (Ashley), and Kellie Blanchard Thibodeaux (Hunter); great grandchildren Maren Blanchard and Sutton Blanchard. Also, survived by her sister Margaret Robert Favre and
Loretta Lalumia, Merle Laviolette, Sandra Taffaro, Nancy Prattini.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Edward G. Blanchard Sr., parents Dewey Joseph Robert, Sr. and Martha Ford Robert, brother Dewey Joseph Robert, Jr. Also, Kay Nunez, Ernest “Bubby” Nunez, Jr., and Barbara Greco.
Rita was a native to Luling and a resident of St. Bernard Parish for 42 years. She was a parishioner of St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church. She enjoyed serving in the Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus, Father Hug Council. She was a resident of Covington and a parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church for the past 14 years. The family would like to express their gratitude to Rita's caregivers Ophelia Willie and Wendy Gregorio.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church 125 East 19th Avenue, Covington, Louisiana 70433 on
Friday, June 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM with visitation at church on Friday from 12:00 PM until service time. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request masses. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Blanchard family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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