Obituary of Martha Frances Rice

Martha Frances Rice, age 69, passed away at her home on the evening of April 20, 2016 in Banning, California. Martha was born on October 11, 1946 on the Soboba Indian Reservation to Dorothy Nombre and Alexander Rice. She lived on the Morongo Indian Reservation her whole life and was a member of the Moravian Church. Martha loved going to the casino and she loved her grandchildren. She was a beautiful and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Martha is survived by her daughter, Michelle Rice, of Banning, CA; her granddaughters, Atiana Flowers, Daria Flowers, and Angelique Flowers, all of Banning, CA; and her sister, Julie Rice, of Banning, CA. She also leaves behind 1 great-grandchild, Keith Rice, Lyle Necochea, Mychal Necochea, Lyleen Necochea, Cindy Necochea, and Robert Rice. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Nombre and Alexander Rice; her sisters Virginia and Rebecca Rice; and her brother Allen Rice.