Lonnie R. Rita of Lompoc died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the age of 79, of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Lonnie was born May 22, 1942, in Santa Barbara, California.  He retired after a 30-year career with Cottage Hospital.

Lonnie is survived by his wife Carolyn; his sons Dean of Lompoc and James of Reno, Nevada; his sisters Brenda Sanchez and Lucy Rohner both of Lompoc.