Rita passed away peacefully at the age of 93, on January 6, 2014, in Hemet, California. She was born November 18, 1920 in Los Angeles, Rita was the daughter of Ralph and Ethel Faulkner Hall. Rita lived her entire life in California, and was employeed as a bookkeeper for many years. She loved camping, hiking and gardening. Rita was also a talented artist who painted landscapes and wildlife, in addition to drawing her own personal greeting cards. Rita is survived by her son, Roger Cude of Temecula, CA; her daughter Diane Owens of Siloam Springs, AR; and daughter Sandra Dee Everett of Anaheim, CA. Rita is also survived by four grandchildren: Randy Owens, Steven Owens, David Wise, and Crystal Wise. She also has two great-grandchildren: Kenady Owens and Jake Owens. Rita will be interred at the Temecula Public Cemetery in Temecula, CA.