RITA RICHARD

Condolences & Memories (17 entries)

• I'm so very sorry to hear about Rita Dennis my condolences to you and the kids. Sue ( NoFrills) - Posted by: Sue (Friend) on: Dec 01, 2016

• My condolences to the family Rita was an amazing person and I will always remember the good times she and her sister and Denis ran the club and the good things they have done for the pd community - Posted by: Brice chamberlain (Friend) on: Nov 10, 2016

• My Condolences to Rita's Family. I have always known Rita as a person committed to making Norquay Community Centre a better place for the children with her ongoing show of commitment and effortless hours of volunteering. You have made this a better place Rita! Thank you for your caring & love to our children and community! May you rest in peace. - Posted by: Haven (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2016

• I am so sorry to hear about Rita my condolences Denis - Posted by: Angela ( Tim Hortons (Friend ) on: Nov 07, 2016

• Rita was an amazing person. She had so much love & compassion for everyone she met. I have so many memories with Rita I will cherish forever. - Posted by: Jessie () on: Nov 07, 2016

• Denis, I am so sorry for the loss of a beautiful woman. Rita was extraordinary , she bought light to the community of Point Douglas. Norquay Community Centre won't be the same. Keep up your spirits. - Posted by: Carol Bamforth (Friend) on: Nov 07, 2016

• We have lost a pillar of the Point Douglas Community this week. Rita, Denis and the children have always been there for the kids and youth of the area. Whether it was keeping Norquay Community Centre open beyond the hours, forming a basketball team, picking the kids up in their van at 8 in the morning to get to games, working to bring back hockey to the area, teaching them amazing crafts, making 5 Beaconsfield viable again with programming and a place to hang out, helping kids with their homework, or planning special events that the kids might not have had the opportunity to participate in and other things to many to list ....all for the kids and the community. Her dedication and the many hours volunteering are immeasurable and will be missed by everyone who worked at Norquay CC, the City of Winnipeg Community Services Dept, GCWCC and but especially the kids and youth. I was honoured to work with her as she made Norquay CC a place where kids felt safe, was a home away from home for many and that I was able to also call her my friend. Rest in Peace Rita Barbara Maughan Verschoore - Posted by: Barbara Maughan Verschoore (community programmer and friend ) on: Nov 06, 2016

• Sorry to hear about Rita, she was a very nice person and we are glad we got to meet her. Our deepest condolences to Denis and the family. - Posted by: Brenda and Abe (Friends) on: Nov 05, 2016

• I can not think of Norquay School or Norquay Community Centre without thinking of Rita and remembering Yolanda - two ladies who did so much for the school, the community and Point Douglas families and asked nothing in return. So many kids had help at lunch time and a safe place to go and participate in activities after school, on weekends, and during summer holidays - made possible by those two energetic, kind, and caring "moms." I have always had so much respect and admiration for people who give so much to their communities, and I was in awe of Rita's dedication and commitment to the youth and families of the neighbourhood. My heart hurts for Denis, Anthony, Cassandra, Tizi, and all the rest of the family. She was such a special human being and will be missed by so many. I hope you find peace eventually in the wonderful memories you have. Hugs to all. - Posted by: Patti Lee (Norquay School - retired colleague) on: Nov 05, 2016

• I will never forget you as I will never forget your sister you did so much with so little thanks you were a mother with the spoon it worked I wouldn't trade away growing up where I did thanks but you also were the finger on the youth you helped shape so many kids even if they were little bleep heads ;) you did it when no one else would and no one can take that from you You are what made part of who I am today, massive respect, massive massive respect to you, Denis and Yola (we all miss her especially, still brings me to tears thinking of her) Cheers and I hope your up there chilling on ur bench with Yola. hugs - Posted by: adrian (old nieghbor ) on: Nov 05, 2016

• Many condolences to Dennis and family. I worked a mobile library service for 5 years at Norquay Community Centre and very much appreciated Rita's dedication to that site. - Posted by: Monique W. () on: Nov 05, 2016

• Condolences to the family...Rita has been a co-worker and a long time friend in the community...full of laughs and always around kids..she'll be greatly missed....She's with all the other angels looking down on us.... - Posted by: Joan Gosek (Co-worker and friend in comunity) on: Nov 05, 2016

• Our sincere condolences Denis and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat and Garry - Posted by: Patricia Chartrand () on: Nov 05, 2016

• Rita will surely be missed, she went above and beyond for all youth who walked through the doors at Norquay. Her and Dennis did everything they could to keep all the kids out of trouble and organized so many programs to do so. RIP RITA - Posted by: Adam () on: Nov 05, 2016

• Knew her from Norguay community center. She was a very nice lady. - Posted by: Craig gosek (Friend) on: Nov 05, 2016

• Our deepest and most sincere condolences to the family. Rita was a wonderful woman who gave so much opportunity to the youth in the community. Rita and Dennis were always there for us, opening up the gym at all hours to allow us to play ball. She cared deeply and wanted everyone to succeed. She was a true community hero and will forever be missed. Lots of love to the family during this very hard time. Rest in paradise Rita, we love you! - Posted by: Arvin & Dana () on: Nov 05, 2016

• My Deepest Sympathy to Denis and family...Rita and I go way back from the point,She always had cheerful outlook on things,was a pleasure to chat and have a good laugh with...you will be missed Rita.....Rest In Peace my friend - Posted by: carol chubaty (a friend) on: Nov 05, 2016