Thuppahige Dona Rita Rodrigoe

Rita Archchie, thank you for everything. We love and miss you. You'll always be in our hearts. May Jesus take care of you in heaven.

Love, Srirush.

Aunty Rita was my mums friend and I was blessed to know her, a gentle, loving, kind, gracious lady who really made one feel warm and welcome always. 
May her soul rest in peace.

In Loving Memory of Rita Archchie,

Her passing has left a deep void in the hearts of everyone who knew her. It's difficult to find words to express the sorrow her loved ones feel. Rita's Archchie's kindness and love touched many lives, making them richer and brighter✨

The stories Thathi and his brothers shared about her are filled with memories of her boundless generosity and the love & joy she brought wherever she went. Those who knew her will always hold these memories close and cherish the moments spent with her.

Rita Archchie will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace, with Jesus and be reunited with her husband, brother, and sisters. Her impact on our family will never be forgotten, and her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

Love, Sajinth

Aunty Rita was a great  lady with a heart  of gold. She was very courageous  and  bold. After Benny uncle's death she stood by Dinali at all times and more to bring her up to what she is today. She went through thick and thin  in her life and of course Dinali was who she looked to for everything.I am so thankful that I had an opportunity to know you Aunty Rita.May your soul rest in peace.


To Dearest Aunty Rita,

You were always a very loving and caring person to our family and everyone around you. Visiting you and Dinali over the weekends was always a delight and we really enjoyed all the tasty dishes made for us, especially the love cake. You and Dinali have been there for us in our times of trouble and you were one of the first persons who'd pray for our family. Thank you for all the times you've been a strength to us and we will deeply miss you. Rest in Peace, Rita Aunty.

With love from: Sonali

To our Dearest Rita Achchi,

It is an incredibly sad moment having to say goodbye to you. You were one of the sweetest people ever, always with a smile on your face. You lived a long and beautiful life even in the face of constant adversities. You truly are an inspiration to us all for being so resilient through everything. Even though, we didn’t get to spend as much time with you especially in your later stages, you will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for being such a positive and beautiful soul, rest in peace✝️🤍

 Love, Shinelle 

Darling Aunty Rita,

You’ll always be in my heart. Thank you for raising a strong, independent & inspirational daughter who is a wonderful friend to all of us. May your beautiful rest in peace 

Anjali & Emil

Rita Aunty was very special in my life. She was a second mother to me. I'll always cherish the lovely memories of times spent together growing up. Thank you, Rita aunty, for your love, care, and for everything you have done over the years. You were always there when we needed the most. You will be missed dearly. Rest in peace with Jesus and your loved ones in heaven. We love you, Rita aunty, and you will forever be in our hearts.

Love Chuti.


Aunty Rita, you have been very loving and caring. Thank you for always being there and for all the advice you had given to me when my children were growing up. Even though miles apart, we always had the comfort of knowing that you were praying for our families. I was blessed to have known you and to have you as family. You will be dearly missed. However, your loving and caring nature will forever be remembered in our hearts.

With love, Shashi.

To our Darling Rita Achchi !!
Although we are overcome with sorrow to learn that you are no longer in our midst, your life is without a shred of doubt one that needs to be celebrated.

Your unconditional love, unwavering spirit and unformidable strength has been nothing short of a life lesson and inspiration for us all.  
Your prayers have always been a guiding force to all of us. Your delicious food was always a hit among us and we long to visit you every week. You have always been a source of strength to each one of us along with Joe seeya, Merl Achchi and Rupa Achchi. 

I cannot pick one single memory with you as I’ve shared so many since my childhood with you and aunty Dinali. But our time in Velankkanni is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

The void you leave behind is one that we will never be able to fill, but we find peace in knowing that you have reunited with your ever-loving siblings and husband in our gods eternal kingdom of heaven.
With love from – Amritha and Dishan


Dearest Aunty Rita,
What an amazing lady and what a remarkable life. You blessed so many people with your faith and kindness. We feel so privileged to have known you. 
Your beautiful memory will live on.   

I am deeply saddened by the passing away of my beloved Aunty who in all aspects was the best Aunty in the world. Her greatest joy & happiness was to spend most of her weekends at Ragama with her nephews. This is how Dinali & us became such loving cousins from our childhood. I remember the delicacies A.Rita used to carry for us and the happy times we spent everytime she visited us. 

It is a very sad day tomorrow when she leaves us to return to her eternal home. Your kind & loving ways will always remain in our hearts A.Rita and you will never be distant from our memory. You are leaving behind a very strong and courageous woman in Dinali who will continue to follow your path and be the same like you. 
We will treasure all the happy moments spent together and thank you for a good life you led showing the world how to endure pain, be kind & helpful to people. You lived your life always close to Jesus and he will now send his angels to accompany you to your new resting place. Please look down upon your precious daughter Dinali and intercede from God for her to gradually overcome this irreparable loss. 
It is not going to be easy and it will take a long time for Dinali to recover from losing her confidante, friend and dearly beloved Ammi.

Rest in Peace A. Rita till we all meet again soon. Your memory will live on and we will remember you forever.

Your loving nephew, Shiranka.

It was such a pleasure having Rita as our neighbor for the past six years and honored to help her celebrate her 90th birthday. We were blessed to have know this lovely woman who never failed to grace us with her warm smile. ❤️

To our Dearest Rita Archchi in heaven,  

You were a loving soul who showered us with unconditional love. You always welcomed us to your home with warmth and so much joy. You enjoyed spoiling us with numerous gifts, delicious delights and kind words. I’m truly happy to have been able to spend most of my childhood, experiencing your love through countless gestures; especially the mouthwatering delicacies that were prepared with so much love. You always found joy in hosting us and treating us in the best possible way. You were not just a grandmother, but a friend who was always there to listen to my endless “chit chats” as a child and even as a teenager. 

Rita Archchi, you were one of the strongest women I’ve met. Through the most daunting times of your life, you brought up a girl with love & care and made her a strong woman who can now overcome any and every battle in life, not only for herself but for those around as well; especially her family. You were an amazing lady who taught us how “resilience and love for God” can give us the strength to survive and conquer all obstacles in life.  

Witnessing the bond among you, Joe Seeya, and Merle Archchi was a testament to the power of family unity, particularly during times of sorrow and thank you for teaching us the importance of being there for one another through good times and bad. 

Rita Archchi, though circumstances may have kept us apart during the last few years of your life, I’m happy that we were always connected through love and prayer. Thank you for always praying for us when we needed it the most and thank you for continuing to love us from miles away.

We will truly miss you, Rita Archchi! May you find eternal peace and love with our ever-loving God and continue to shower us with your love and blessings. 

With love from: Shehani


I first met aunty Rita in 1978 in our school as dinali was my first friend n my best friend ..from there on she was like a second mum to all our friends in school she was one amazing mum to dinali n I always admired that..n so was dinali to her  ..I have no words to comfort you my darling dinali as I know how much she ment to you..but God  has blessed you with d best n now its time she rests...best memories our her cooking n I have learnt so much from her n to date I do her recipes for my kids too..you will always Be in our hearts  n prayers good bye until we meet again rest in peace in the arms of Jesus aunty  Rita thanks for dinali my friend n I will always look out n take care of her to d best of my ability  love you  n God bless 

Aunty Rita, Your memory will live on through Dinali and everyone else who knew you and loved you as we share cherished moments we had together. It is not easy to forget the times we laughed and shared stories of all the adventures and sometimes misadventures Dinali and I had. 
Rest in peace Aunty. 
Tania 

To a dear Sister-in-law,  Rita. 
Your mission here on  earth came to an end with your parting back to our Creator. 
I, being the youngest in our family, was loved by my brother Benny and when you came to our family, you too showed me that love.  Talking,  laughing and sharing your expert cooking knowledge. 
I was a frequent visitor to you'Los  house and enjoyed those visits even more after my marriage, so much so that we invited both of you to be God Parents to our son Langston. 
We were well entertained at all times and Langston still remembers the delicious coconut rock, milk toffee and cutlets you made for him. 
After the demise of my dear brother Benny, you treated us with much more trust more trust and confidence and would await our visits. 
With the  years passing and the distances our visits were fewer, but we kept in touch and were there for each other in good times and in bad. 
You were a great "Thaththi and Ammi"  to Dinali and did go through many hardships making huge sacrifices to please Dinali to guide her in the correct path. You did well bagging a "Best Mum" Trophy  too, and I'm sure you were proud to see Dinali standing on her own feet conquering great heights.
As you did your part,  Dinali did her best, joined by her husband Arju, whom you greatly loved,  to give you the best until your last breath as you past over to the gates of Heaven, dear Rita,  I say goodbye and hold dear the memories.
I will continue the bond with Dinali and Arju. 
May your soul rest in peace. Amen. 
Lorraine. 

To our dearest Rita Archie,

You were the kindest soul, and you had a heart of gold.

Even though we may not have spent the longest time together in person, I will never forget your sweet smile and how you were so jolly when we would talk on video calls! 

You have left behind a strong and resilient woman in Dinali Aunty, and your kind and giving heart lives on through her.

Rest well Rita Archie, we will truly miss you. 

Lots of love and hugs to you. ❤️ 


In loving memory of our dear Rita Archchie,

Today, as we gather to bid farewell to a remarkable soul, we find solace in celebrating the extraordinary life of Rita Archchie - a lady whose kindness, beauty, and grace touched the lives of all who knew her. To all our cousins, she was not just a grandaunt but a beloved grandmother figure, whose love knew no bounds.

Rita Archchie navigated life's challenges with unwavering strength and resilience, never faltering in her dedication to providing the best for her daughter, Aunty Dinali. With the determination of two parents wrapped in one, she embraced every obstacle, every setback, with an indomitable spirit, ensuring that her daughter felt the warmth of both maternal and paternal love.

As I reflect on the cherished memories of Rita Archchie, I am reminded of her boundless love and care. Despite the miles that separated us, her presence transcended distance through video calls, each one filled with memories of days gone by - of times spent during their childhood together (my Thaththi, along with his brothers and Aunty Dinali), sharing laughter, joy, and the simple pleasures of life. Her tales painted vivid images of the past, where love and companionship were the pillars of family bonds.

One cannot reminisce about Rita Archchie without recalling her thoughtful gestures, like the candied bracelets and necklaces she brought me during her visits to Dubai. To a young and impressionable mind, these gifts were not just tokens of affection but symbols of her thoughtfulness and ability to bring joy to me as a child.

Through her stories, Rita Archchie would recall her memories spent with her nephews and siblings, illustrating the time spent over shared meals, friendly card games, and the artistry of homemade delicacies. Her descriptions transported us to a time where love and togetherness were the essence of family.

Today, as we bid farewell to Rita Archchie, we take comfort in knowing that her spirit lives on in the hearts of those she touched. Though she may no longer walk beside us, her legacy of love, strength, and resilience will endure through the generations.

We find comfort in the belief that Rita Archchie has found peace in heaven with Jesus Christ, our Lord. Reunited with her beloved husband, parents, siblings and loved ones who have gone before her. May her soul rest in eternal peace, knowing that she will forever be cherished and remembered with love.

Farewell, dear Rita Archchie. Your memory will be a beacon of light guiding us through life's journey, and your love will remain etched in our hearts forevermore.

With love, 

Ashi

You were a blessing to many & will be greatly missed. Rest easy aunty Rita until we meet on that beautiful shore. 

A mother's love is the greatest gift we receive. You were blessed to have such a caring lady to call MOTHER.

I admire the way Rita Aunty lived her life and the light brought to others. Her warmth and presence will be missed immensely. 

Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Stay strong.

May Rita Aunty's beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.

Esther Schmitz


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