It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rita, beloved wife, mother and grandmother on November 28th at the age of 80 with her family by her side. Rita was born in Timmins, Ontario and moved to Calgary in 1956.
Rita is survived by Julius, her husband of 53 years, her older brother James Cuthbertson of Kingston, ON, her children Joey, Tamra (Tom) Hillis, Donna (Frank) Jakowski, Danny, Suzy (Kevin) Love, her beloved grandchildren, Tanya Hillis, Teresa (Sean) Mills (Hillis), Kimberly and Kelsey Jakowski, Jason, Kaitlyn and Robert Love and Cyhrus Horbachewsky.
The family wishes to express its sincere thanks to all the staff at the Vulcan Palliative Care for their care and compassion.
A celebration of Rita’s life will be held on Saturda, December 4, 2010 from 1 to 3 pm at the Strathmore Seniors Centre (85 Lakeside Boulevard).
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in memory of Rita be made to the Vulcan Community Health Centre Palliative Care, Box 299, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 or the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331-29 St. NW, Calgary T2N 4N2.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences at www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Dear Julius & Family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Rita. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.
Larry & Teresa Finley
Great sadness but many fond memories of Rita. She had such a positive attitude and full of fun. Joan
May the fondest memories of her be with you always. Accept our condolences as you take this time to reflect and celebrate her life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you gain comfort knowing that your mom is now walking the streets of gold in heaven. Hold onto your special memories.
Wayne & Donella Rudd