Rita Elizabeth Carlin

Rita Freeman Carlin, 87, a native of Denver. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and by her children, Robert, Roberta, Gary, and Linda (Dennis) Carr. Mother of Gene (Ann), grandmother of Patrick (Michelle) and Scott; and Larry and Danny (Polly) Mize; great-grandmother of Ryan, Sean and Aidan Carlin. She gave over 25 years of devoted service to Saint Francis de Sales Parish. She retired from Smalley & Company as Assistant Controller. Rosary 9:30am and Funeral Mass 10am, both on Tuesday at Saint James Catholic Church, 1311 Oneida Street, Denver, Colorado. The Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hospice of Metro Denver, 501 South Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246.