Rikki Friend (1997-2022)

Rikki Aileen Friend, 24, of Rockton passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born July 4, 1997 in Fremont, CA, the daughter of Shawn Friend and Heidi (Baxley) Friend. A graduate of Hononegah High School, Rikki loved to spend time with her two beloved children.

Survivors include children Lila Naomi and AJ Mondragon; parents Shawn Friend and Heidi (Vince Saladino) Friend; sister Daisy Saladino; grandparents Grant and Gail Buchanan, Richard (Amy Weitz) Friend; special friends Shondra and Danny McLarty; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by paternal grandmother Sara Friend, paternal grandfather Rickie Baxley, and cousin Kevin Hanneman, Jr.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022 in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory – Roscoe Chapel, 11342 Main Street, Roscoe with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Roscoe Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Miss Carly’s.

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