Rita Cabrin

Rita Cabrin, 78, of Great Falls, peacefully passed away on February 18th, in her home and surrounded by family. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home, and at her request there will be no services. Memorials are suggested to the Benefis Sletten Cancer Center. Born June 9th, 1937 in Great Falls, Rita was a long-time rancher and resident of Wolf Creek and Cascade. She worked as a cook for the Wolf Creek School, as a daycare provider in Great Falls, and was instrumental in the passing of Montana House Bill 362. She was a lifelong homemaker and is remembered as caring, compassionate, selfless, and fiercely dedicated to family. Rita is survived by two daughters, Melody Cabrin and Julie Ryan of Great Falls; three sons, Steven Cabrin of Wolf Creek, Christopher Cabrin of Belfair, Washington, and Casey Cabrin of Poulsbo, Washington; grandson Reno Tibke of Tokyo, Japan; twelve additional grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Cabrin.