TAMI RUTH RIFFEL

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• As many people will attest, Tami was a kind person but diligent about doing things the right way. I worked with Tami in the Permanent Impairment Unit where we all strived to make each other better and doing the job right the first time. I'm not able to make it to the celebration of life on Thursday and will miss telling stories with our other co-workers and friends. My condolences to her family and close friends. Take care, Gord Foulkes. - Posted by: Gord Foulkes (Former Co-worker) on: Aug 08, 2024

• Tami was truly a great friend she is irreplaceable. She was giving, reliable clumsy, spazzy, funny and smart. She was the trivial pursuit champ every time. I could count on her to come and help me at any time of the day or night. A truly fabulous listener, advice giver. I'm heartbroken and saddened as I now have a gigantic hole in my life. I have known Tami since elementary school. The memories are immense, so many shared moments laughing till we cried, or snorted. 😂. I will share a moment from about 25 or so yrs ago. We drove down to Grand Forks early spring. I was driving home, Tami in the passenger seat. We passed the border and was marvelling at how great the roads were with no ice. I got out to pass the car in front of me, and saw a semi coming right at us!. (not realizing I pulled out onto oncoming traffic). I slammed on the brakes and low and behold the only patch of ice in all of Manitoba I found. We Spun a few times screaming the whole time in unison. Ended up in the ditch, the car never flipped just nicely landed pointing in the right direction to drive out of the ditch onto the side road. I remember we both looked at each other and said in unison I peed myself. Then realized we didn't our drinks flipped and spilled onto our seats. We laughed till we cried in the ditch of somewhere between Morris and Winnipeg. I couldn't drive after that was too shaky. Tami drove the rest of the way like a little old lady (yeah hard to believe if you've ever been in a car with Tami 😂) We got to the city and it was snow and ice covered, approached a four way stop and she braked and we slid right through, screaming all over again. We got home safe and a little wet after a very long slow drive. This is just one of many many memories with my dearest friend. All those Facebook memes we shared about growing old together will never come to fruition 😢. I will forever miss you Taminamini, little Riff. You get to see Bradley, Tommy, Diamond, Kali and Missy again. ❤️Say hi to Big Riff, Mr Riffel, and my Mama ❤️ - Posted by: Sonja Steen (Friend ) on: Aug 05, 2024

• I was sad to read that one of my former students had passed away. I taught Tami and her brother at Lord Selkirk School. I remember her shy beautiful smile. 💗My heartfelt sympathy to Rob and his family and to all of her friends. - Posted by: Eileen Zinkowski (Kindergarten Teacher) on: Aug 03, 2024

• This world had nothing to gain by losing Tami. Always helpful. Always kind. Tami helped many people and their cats over the eight years I volunteered with her. Whether she was giving them a ride to their spay or neuter appointment, helping people find their missing cats, reuniting strays with their families or fostering kittens, she treated every one with care and respect because they mattered. A loving cat mom to the end. Her youngest fur kids are in good hands, and will eventually find new, loving homes. It’s Tommy and Bradley’s turn to take care of her now. Best wishes on your new assignment, Tami. Everything will be alright. - Posted by: C Allen (Co-volunteer) on: Jul 29, 2024

• My deepest condolences to Tami’s family and close friends. I first met Tami around 1992-93 at our mutual workplace. She was intelligent, hard-working, and a no-nonsense type of person when it came to doing the job right. Tami had a beautiful smile and a great sense of humour and laugh that, when I heard it, would always make me smile. We lived in the same neighbourhood in those early years, and when I became pregnant she asked me to carpool with her, making the trips to work short and fun. She and I both had the love of cats in common, so we always had lots to talk about. I am deeply saddened that she left us and far too soon. Rest in peace, dear Tami. Your work is done. - Posted by: Lorna Smith (Former co-worker/friend) on: Jul 29, 2024

• I worked with Tami many times in my career. She set me straight when I did wrong, as she should but she was also easy to talk to. She had the best smile and laugh. Tami, you were robbed of your retirement and life. I am sorry this happened to you. Who knows, maybe we will meet again eventually. You will be very missed. May you Rest in Peace and fly with the Angels. - Posted by: Rose (Co-Worker) on: Jul 29, 2024

• It breaks my heart to have heard that Tami has passed away. I've known Tami and the entire family for most of my life and I cannot imagine how terribly difficult Tami's passing has been on Rob and Wendy as well as their sons Mike & Evan. My deepest sympathies go out to Rob, Wendy, Mike, Evan and all the family members as well as friends who knew and loved Tami. May you Rest in Peace sweet Tami. Your presence will be very much missed here on earth but you will always be remembered in our Memories and in our Hearts forever. May God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms forever more. 🙏🙏🙏 With love & fondest memories; Carolyn 🌹🙏 - Posted by: Carolyn Isliefson (Long time family friend.) on: Jul 27, 2024