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Rita Nolan Obituary

RITA CARLI NOLAN Rita Nolan, born 4/23/32, joined the love of her life, John, in heaven on 5/21/2025. Their life together began at the Gogebic Country Club in Bessemer, MI where they first met. After time in San Francisco and Spokane, they eventually found their piece of "heaven on earth", Kailua in 1959. They raised 3 daughters, Vicki, Diane, and Denise and were proud grandparents to 6 grandchildren. Both were faithful believers at St Anthony's church. Rita was a loving wife, mother and grand- mother who provided direction and inspiration for a life well lived. Services will be held on 6/25/2025 at St. Anthony Church in Kailua. Visitation at 10:15am, eulogy at 10:45am, funeral mass at 11am, reception to follow.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Jun. 15, 2025.

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Cheryl Casterline

June 25, 2025

I am from the mainland and have visited Kailua for last twenty years visiting my ohana family in Ritas neighborhood. I met Rita when I was walking to the beach years ago and she always had a kind word to say and remembered me every year. I will miss seeing her and wish her family peace.

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