Rita (Melendez) Flores Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita (Melendez) Flores (Wheat Ridge, Colorado), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita left this world on April 27, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Rita's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 16th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Denver Mortuary Chapel (12801 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033). A reception will be held on Friday, May 16th 2025 from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM at 1390 Brentwood St, Lakewood, CO 80214.
Her monumental contributions to Colorado's Mexican folklore, arts, and dance culture have been celebrated for over 40 years statewide.
