

Rita May Fort
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Rita May Fort, born 05/23/1946 and died 01/20/2026
Rita was a loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt.
Born in Chicago IL. At age 18 she moved to Los Angeles with family where she met Charles Richard Fort and was married in 1966 at age 20.
Moved to Mesa AZ August of 2003 and resided here until her death.
She is survived by her Sons Scott and Bryan, her Granddaughter Ashley and her Daughter in law Lynette.
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The memories we have of you will be kept in our hearts and cherished forever.
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January 29, 2026
Aunt Rita,
Thank you for always being a kind, loving, and joyful person in my life. I have always loved hearing stories of your childhood growing up with my mom in Illinois, and your adventures as teenagers together.
You will be missed and always remembered.
Lovingly, Your niece Karrie
Thank you for always being a kind, loving, and joyful person in my life. I have always loved hearing stories of your childhood growing up with my mom in Illinois, and your adventures as teenagers together.
You will be missed and always remembered.
Lovingly, Your niece Karrie
January 29, 2026
To my sweet sister of my heart, Rita.
I know you are an angel now in heaven, free from pain and worry and smiling with your mom, dad, George and MaryAnn.
I know God is showering His love and care upon you. I will miss you more than you know. Your beautiful smile, your fun personality, and your joyful heart.
I cherish our fun memories growing up together: holding on to your braids as we skated through the streets, riding in my brother’s convertible with friends to the dunes, and having picnics on the beach.
These memories are a part of me forever. I will pray for you and keep you in my heart everyday.
I love you my sister,
Diane
I know you are an angel now in heaven, free from pain and worry and smiling with your mom, dad, George and MaryAnn.
I know God is showering His love and care upon you. I will miss you more than you know. Your beautiful smile, your fun personality, and your joyful heart.
I cherish our fun memories growing up together: holding on to your braids as we skated through the streets, riding in my brother’s convertible with friends to the dunes, and having picnics on the beach.
These memories are a part of me forever. I will pray for you and keep you in my heart everyday.
I love you my sister,
Diane
January 26, 2026
I will always remember those early days growing up in Posen, Ill. you were my cousin , friend & like a big sister. We walked to school together, were in the same grade, made Comminion & Confirmation and played together in our spare time. We were inseparable till you moved away. We reconnected in later years and I will miss our face-time in later years. I will always have the memories and miss you! Rest in Peace Rita May! I Will Miss You!! All my love!!! Dolores
January 23, 2026
Rita, you will always hold a special place in my heart. I met Bryan as a teenager; you welcomed not only me but also my cousin Eloisa, Amanda and so many other friends Bry brought home. We spent countless hours in your home and you handled all of our shenanigans with a ton of grace and a dash of Chicago grit. Though many years have passed, the kindness, laughter, and love you shared left a lasting mark on my life. You will be missed, and always remembered.
Love,
Lisa
Love,
Lisa
January 23, 2026
Forever in my heart my dearest Aunt, I love you, cherish you and will miss you always.
Thank you for all the beautiful memories that I have together with you.
Thank you for all the beautiful memories that I have together with you.


