Rita Hazlett

Rita Hazlett, 58, of Atwood, died Wednesday, March 13, at Rose Medical Center, Denver, CO. She was born June 6, 1960, in Kansas City, MO, to John H. Palacios and Teresa (Florez). Rita loved spending time with her family. She was married to Ron for 18 years. In her spare time she enjoyed farm life which included taking care of the animals and riding horses.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Ron; daughters, Bethasia Rankin and Misty Palacios; nine grandchildren, Elijah, Isaiah, Imila, Nevaeh, Nelson, Nathaniel, Brailynn, Jace and Alexander; sister, Veronica and brothers, Joe, David, Daniel, Frank and White Fire.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials are suggested to Red Willow Cowboy Church, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information and condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com