Irvin Walfred Ritola Obituary
In loving memory of Irvin Walfred Ritola of Yacolt, Washington, who departed this world on December 26, 2025 at the age of 79. Irvin leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Ritola and Sophie Ritola (Niska); his wife Ethel Marie Ruonavaara; his siblings, Paul, Edward and Rosemary Hallstrom (Leslie); his sister-in-law Lorraine Ritola; and his grandson Kevin Taylor.
He is survived by: his children, Laura Foley, Benjamin Ritola of Yacolt, WA, Angela Ritola of Brush Prairie, WA, Bryant Ritola of Phoenix, AZ, Alex Ritola (Lucinda) of Brush Prairie, WA, Tony Ritola of Flagstaff, AZ, Simon Ritola of Renton, WA and Stephanie Ritola of Vancouver, WA; his brother David Ritola; and his sisters-in-law, Lola Massie (Jack) and Mary Sasse (Don). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
