Rita Lynette Torres was born on October 13, 2022 in Billings to David Torres and Renez Pongah. Rita was taken home by Lord Jesus on January 11, 2023.
Rita is survived by her siblings Danniella Torres, and her twin sister Darcy Torres; maternal grandparents are Elwin Jr., and Emma Pongah of Lame Deer, MT; maternal great grandmas are Rosella Pongah and Rita Big Medicine; grandmas, Josie (Tyrell), Theresa, Nancy (Ernest), Kristen; grandpa, Dwayne, Darren, Richard, Douglas Bixby, Dean Spotted Eagle, Fred (Shireesa), Robert Bighawk, Josh (Leota) Big Medicine, Henry and Anthony Limpy, Mike (Emma) Island; aunts: Emmy (Royal), Ellesha, Sophia, Isabell, Rosella Pongah, Nancy Littlebird, Jenny, Colista, McKenzie, Brittany Bixby, Stephanie Harris, Reneka, Sheneka Bixby, Camille Mann, Arissa Bighawk, Emiriah Island, Anya; uncles: Joaquin, Rocco, Larry Bixby, Raymon, Brice Harris, King (Clara) MC, Cheyland Horseroads, Rocksen Divesbackwards, James, Shane Mann Elwin III, Elijah, Ellis, Pongah, Ezekial Whisper, Joseph Big Medicine, Josh Big Medicine Jr., Braelyn, Lander, Daniel Jr.
She is preceded in death by her grandma, Darcy; great grandparents, Peter Clubfoot, Adams, Josie Walksnice; aunts, Christine Pauline, Pam, Theresa; uncles, Daniel, Stanley Jr.; Grandma Rickki Big Medicine, Tara; great grandpa, Jimmy Limpy, James Mann; great great grandpa, Strane Divesbackwards; uncles: Kymani Littlebird, Phillip Bighawk, Douglas Spotted Eagle, and Deana Spotted Eagle.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
6:00 PM
Tuesday January 17, 2023
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday January 18, 2023
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday January 18, 2023
Mann Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
6:00 PM
Tuesday January 17, 2023
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday January 18, 2023
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday January 18, 2023
Mann Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Jean Archdale says
I dont know you folks but I just need to tell you how very sorry I am to read of your little girls passing. There is nothing worse than losing our children. You will be in my thoughts in the weeks to follow. God be with you and your family
Rachel Bellymule says
So sorry for your loss Elwin/Emma, And David/Renez much hugs, Prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥲🥲🥲💔
Maria kn says
Condolences…. Fly high baby girl…. Prayers of comfort.
Ada Graham says
Renez and family ~ love and prayers for you during this difficult time.