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Obituaries » Noriko Smith
July 22, 1934 - December 28, 2017
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To Niki's family,
So sorry to hear of Niki's passing. God bless her. She was one special little lady. We had so many good conversations and laughs. She was our "favorite" server! Visited many times at Younkers, Prairie Meadows and the restaurant. We exchanged Xmas gifts for many years. Her family was her greatest achievement! She talked of you all fondly, and of how you watched over her. She will be missed.
Fondly, Judy Johansen Lit by Judy Johansen - Indianola, IA - Friend Jan 07, 2018
What a wonderful woman! Her legacy is her love and care of her family. It will live on through all who loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lit by Traci Weldon - Chariton, IA - Family Friend Jan 05, 2018
So, So sorry about Niki...We were long time customers and loved our visits and conversations with her. She was a hard worker and always remembered our names as well as my daughters name that had passed. It was my daughters favorite waitress and place to eat before she passed. Our most heartfelt condolences to the family... Lit by Mick & Lavona Webb - Altoona, IA - Friend Jan 07, 2018
Lit by Louis Kershbaumer - Des Moines, IA Jan 09, 2018
I am so heart broken to hear of the passing of Niki Smith....a wonderful lady who served our family (my whole life) so wonderfully and so many others over the years at Riccelli's in Des Moines, Iowa. It's sad enough to have no more Riccelli's....but now, no more Niki....truly the end of an era....rest in peace. Lit by Richard Hornaday - Mason, MI - friend Jan 09, 2018
Niki was very much her own person and was indeed a "beloved waitress" who soon became your friend. She will be very much missed and remembered by all who knew her. Our condolences to all the members of her family.
Henry & Linda Rivas Lit by Linda Rivas - Des Moines, IA - Friend Jan 11, 2018
Eternal life grant unto her, O Lotd, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the soul of Niki, and all the souls of the faithful departed l, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace.
Grant peace and comfort to her children and grandchildren. Lit by Lois Brookhart - Urbandale, IA - family Jan 16, 2018
