Obituary: Olmo, Rhiannon Joy

Sun., May 6, 2012

OLMO, Rhiannon Joy

Rhiannon passed away on May 1st and was the sixth daughter of Dawn and Diosdadiz Olmo.

Although she only lived for 29 weeks inside her mother’s womb, she was much loved by her family, and she will be greatly missed.

She continues to live in our hearts and our memories.

Rhiannon is survived by her parents, as well as her sisters; Cassandra, Yvonne, Zoe, Veronica and Sabrina.

She will also be missed by her grandparents; Nilda Olmo of Bronx, NY; Joy Maddy and Thomas Dean of Spokane, WA; and Roberta and Joseph E. Rusho Sr. of Newport, WA.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Placido Olmo of Bronx, NY.

Memorial contributions in Rhiannon’s name may be made to the “Forget Me Not” Program at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital.

Please leave condolences for Rhiannon’s family at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com

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