Irene Rizzi, 78, of San Clemente, passed into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on December 15th. She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Nicola, her loving children, Joseph, Richard, Isabel, daughter-in-law, Tonna, and her grandchildren, Krista, Nick, Joey, and Alan deceased.

She is also survived by her mother Francesca DeFazio; her sisters, Anita, Louise, Carmela, and her brothers, Joe, Frank, Vince, Tony. Our lives will never be the same. We love you Mom!

A Catholic Mass will be held on Thursday, Dec. 20th, 2007 at 10:00 am at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Dana Point. Burial is at Ascension Cemetery.