Good Times at College of the Desert — with AlReita the cheerleader and Connie Coker cheerleader

Working in her irises at her iris farm

I know Al Reita  from Patients Hospital, she was one of a kind, a wonderful nurse who cared for her patients, she shared her kindness and expertise with other nurses, someone to look up to, she always brought in her irises, I have several in my yard, every time they bloom I think of her, we will miss her💕

No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to your family. 

Alreita was part of my work family. We shared so many wonderful memories, laughter, and had great times. I enjoyed our daily chats and all of her great energy. This lady could do circles around you. Always had a great drive and beautiful spirit. Someone so special that can never be forgotten. I will truly miss her. May she rest in peace! 

I hold fond memories of my Grandma teaching me how to bake throughout the years. She was the best baker and growing up she let me help her with all her baking projects, giving guidance and advice that I still use today. I also remember growing up in her iris farm. She would let me help her sell irises and she would give me little tasks to do to keep me busy. I would always try to talk her customers into buying the one that smelt like root beer. I learned a lot about irises and plant care as she always did her best to teach me everything she knew. Today, the flower holds a very special place in my heart and I will forever cherish the memories she gave me. Grammy was always the score keeper in all the games we played and unsurprisingly to us, she almost always won because scorekeeper always wins. We would tease her, saying she had cards up her sleeve or something, and she would laugh because in reality she was just really, really good at all the games. Family game nights will never be the same without her there to be the life of the party, telling us crazy stories from her younger days. She was a kind, caring, loving, and humorous soul and I will forever love and miss her. May she rest in eternal peace and comfort.