Rita M. Krahulec,
Surrounded by family, our beloved Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Auntie passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s at Mountain Park Senior Living, Ahwatukee, AZ.
Rita was the Supervisor for Cashier Training for all the Basha’s for many years. She started in 1962 until her retirement in 2007.
Rita was born in Buffalo, NY on May 22, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, John J. Krahulec, in January 2019. She is survived by her two sons, John J., Jr. (Ann) and Robert (Judy), her loving sister, Nancy Burkhardt along with her many grand, great grandchildren and nieces and nephew.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 10:30AM at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. Father Charles G. Kieffer will be officiating. There will be no visiting hours. Burial will be at a later date where Rita and John will be interred together per their wishes at St. Francis Cemetery.
Steve Raths
My wife, Cecile, and I knew Rita well during the 1980s when we were employed at Bashas’. We both worked with her in various capacities, and she was always a happy spirit, a great co-worker and friend. She was also involved
with the Bashas’ retirees for many years. I’m sure that many of the cashiers whom she trained went on to great careers due to her dedication. Rest in peace Rita.