Rita J. Avila, 65, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, November 
30, 2022, at her home in Russell.  Rita was born on December 3, 1956, 
in Plainville, Kansas, the daughter of Stanley L. and Mary Lou (Simons) 
Richmond.  She grew up in Plainville, Kansas, and graduated from 
Plainville High School.  She worked for many years with Developmental 
Services of Northwest Kansas for many years as a caregiver.  

Surviving family include her brother Allan Richmond of Codel, Kansas,&nbsp; as well as many cousins and extended family.  She was preceded in death 
by her parents.

Services are pending at this time.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of
 Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Rita J. Avila, 65, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, November 
30, 2022, at her home in Russell. Rita was born on December 3, 1956, 
in Plainville, Kansas, the daughter of Stanley L. and Mary Lou (Simons) 
Richmond. She grew up in Plainville, Kansas, and graduated from 
Plainville High School. She worked for many years with Developmental 
Services of Northwest Kansas for many years as a caregiver. Surviving family include her brother Allan Richmond of Codel, Kansas,&nbsp; as well as many cousins and extended family. She was preceded in death 
by her parents.Services are pending at this time. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of
 Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.