Rita Vollmer

Rita Vollmer (Almeida), beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, left this world unexpectantly on 10/20/2020 at the age of 89. She was the middle child of a family of 16. Rita loved and was greatly loved by everyone that knew her. Her home was open to all and many family members found refuge there. If she really liked you, she made enchiladas for dinner.

Her warmth and hospitality were extended to the communities of Tri-Cities (Sheridan, Willamina and Grand Ronde) as the Director of the Meals on Wheels program. An avid reader and gardener, if she came to visit, she would read all your books and pull your weeds.

She was born in Oxnard, California on May 29, 1931. Her early years were in nearby Somis, Moorepark and Canoga Park. Family was so important to her. She was recognized at the Family Reunion in 1996 as being the most Chiquita but Picosa (small but spicy) in the Almeida family.

In her later years she found solace by having conversations with her great love, Ramon Bracamonte.
They are now jitterbugging together.

Rita is proceeded in death by; Luis and Teresa Almeida- parents, Louis Almeida, Mary Martinez, Delphina
Garces, Amos Almeida, Pete Almeida, Anita Almeida, Richard Almeida, Carlos Almeida-siblings. Robert Leon Wagner-grandson, George Ortega -ex-husband, Ramon Bracamonte, Leon Taylor, Reuben Vollmer, husbands.

Rita is survived by: Rose Martinez, Alice Maldonado, Raquel Menchaca, Mary Lou Martinez, Robert Almeida, Virginia Vel, Louis Almeida-Siblings
Children George Ortega, Richard Ortega (Theresa), Dolores Lola Wagner (Lyle), Ramon Bracamonte (Bernie). Grandchildren: Gabriel Ortega, Joseph Ortega(Gabriella), Bridget(Zach) Sutton, Alexander (Lynsee) Ortega, Brooke Bracamonte, Marcus Bracamonte, Andrea (Doug) Hibbert, Ashley Boswell- 11 Great grandchildren, many, many nieces and nephews, plus many other children and friends of family who considered her “Nana”.