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SOBOCAN, Rita Lucia (nee Romano) April 23, 1937- April 29, 2005 With her sons, daughter-in-law,brother and sister-in-law by her side, a wonderful mother left peacefully for heaven on April 29, 2005. Rita was predeceased by her birth mother, Elena Irma Romano, who passed away in 1937. Her cherished father, Armando Romano, passed away in 1978 and her loving 2nd mother, Maria Romano, passed away in 1976. She is survived by her favorite brother Lou Romano and wife Vera. Rita leaves behind the focus of her life, her sons Thomas Sobocan, Martin Sobocan and wife Karrie-Beth, David Sobocan and Jeffrey Sobocan, and her two most precious grandchildren, Jenna and Mitchell. Rita will be dearly missed by her nephew Dr. Walter Romano, and nieces Dr. Clare Romano and Mary Ellen Romano. Rita is the life long best friend of Pat Rodgers husband Bob and family. Gal pal of Mary Beland, Pat Meloche, Anne St. Pierre and Caroline Ozimek. Rita touched the lives of many relatives and friends who will miss her dearly, and will keep a place in their hearts for her. She was an elementary school teacher from 1957-1961. The rest of her life long vocation was spent being a loving and devoted mother and Gramma. Rita attended St. Mary's Academy. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1989 from the University of Windsor. She was the first ever President of Parents' Advisory Council, Holy Names High School. Rita received a Volunteer Award in 1992, from the Windsor Star. Past Convenor, and long time volunteer for Reach to Recovery Program, part of the Canadian Cancer Society. Thanks to family members Mary Paterson, Clorinda Nicodemo and Bianca Deluca for their care and support. Thank you Dr. Chevalier, you are awesome. Special loving thank you to Virgina Saunders, Rita's Personal Support worker. We are grateful for the love and compassion you showed our mom. If you so desire, donations to the Hospice of Windsor or Windsor Regional Cancer Centre MRI fund. Visiting Sunday 7-9 p.m., Monday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers Monday 7:30 p.m. at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre, 3260 Dougall Ave. 969-5841. On Tuesday after 10:00 a.m., family and friends are invited to meet at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (4401 Mount Royal Dr. Windsor), followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. You may leave your cherished memories online at www.familiesfirst.net Published in the Windsor Star on 4/30/2005.