Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

This column carries notices for three Taunton-resident obituaries published this week, as posted by Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home and Norton Memorial Funeral Home.

Edward Mirka, 77, of Taunton, died June 30, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Judi Mirka (Sbardella); his stepdaughter, Melissa Vayo; and his siblings, Andrew Mirka (Tammy) and Maureen Lydon (Glenn). Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay St., Taunton. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, 249 Whittenton St., Taunton, followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, 475 E. Britannia St., Taunton. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/taunton/edward-mirka-21766200

Ronald Millette, 68, of Taunton, died July 1, 2026. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/taunton/ronald-millette-21775321

Francis P. "Frank" Ritz, 69, of Taunton, died July 2, 2026. He is survived by his sons, Michael P. Ritz (Erin) of Taunton and Mark R. Ritz of Shrewsbury; his grandchildren, Elliot Ritz and Giada Ritz; and his siblings, Anthony J. Ritz of Florida and Trish A. Beninati (John) of Stoughton. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Saint Mary's Church, 1 Power St., Norton. Memorial donations may be made to the Norton Fire Department, 70 East Main Street, Norton, MA 02766, per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/taunton/francis-ritz-21771575

Notices compiled from Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, Norton Memorial Funeral Home, Legacy.com, and Echovita.