Rita Rocio Almaguer, 57, of Pasadena, CA, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Ventura, CA. Rita Rocio was born in San Antonio, Texas to Juan Antonio Almaguer and Rita De La Garza Almaguer on August 20, 1965. Rita Rocio went to Mayfield Senior School and graduated in 1983. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in psychology from Cal State LA. During the 1985-1986 school year, Rita Rocio did a year abroad at Richmond College in London, England, where she made many lifelong friends. Rita Rocio enjoyed photography, music, ceramics, making jewelry, and above all, traveling. Her career was spent working with children of all ages. She also assisted her mother, Rita, teaching senior citizens. Rita Rocio was a dedicated daughter, spending the last ten years of her life as her mother's full time caretaker.
Rita Rocio is survived by her sister, Patricia Diane Almaguer Auchard, and her brother, John Anthony Almaguer, and her nephews, Darwin Alejandro Auchard and John Rafael Almaguer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Antonio and Rita Almaguer. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to everyone who loved Rita Rocio.
Funeral services will be held in Ventura on August 24th at 3:30 pm at Our Lady of the Assumption with Father Matthew officiating, and in Alhambra on August 31st at 4 pm at All Souls Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura.