Mary Alta Rife Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Alta Rife of Natick, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary left this world on November 6, 2025 at the age of 95, 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.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Yorlets and Beatrice Yorlets (Bucher); her spouse Conwell K. Rife Sr.; her grandson Ian Ziegler; and her brother Lloyd.
She is survived by: her children, Catherine "Cathy" Gallagher (Robert) of Natick, Barbara Ziegler (William) and Conwell K. "Bud" Rife Jr. (Noreen); her grandchildren, Paul Gallagher, George Ziegler (Brianne), Katharine Gallagher, Caitlyn Rife, Ciera Rife and Chloe Speier (Ashton); her great grandchild Evelyn Ziegler; her granddaughter Madeline Gallagher; and her brothers, Paul Yorlets and John. She is also survived by many friends, cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary may be made to Meals on Wheels Springwell 307 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 205 Waltham, MA 02452 or Good Shepherd Community Care (Hospice) 160 Wells Ave Newton, MA 02459.
