Born July 13, 1923 ~ Riga Latvia
Died March 16, 2009 ~ Irvine, California

Rita is survived by her daughter, Ilga Berzins and her sister, Melanie Berzins.

She fled the Russian occupation of Latvia and landed at New York City to start a new life. She lived in Indianapolis, IN, Santa Barbara, CA and finally Irvine, CA with her daughter. She loved to travel, was a really good artist and loved all her dogs like they were her children.

Please make contributions to the American Heart Association, 4600 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92617 in the name of Skaidrite Berzins to help find a cure for heart disease.