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ALISA RAMRATTAN
Date of Passing: Nov 09, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALISA RAMRATTAN
Alisa Ramrattan passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 48.
She is survived by her wife Christine; stepsons, Michael and Matthew; mother Dianne; and brother Ric (Sue). She was predeceased by her father Bob Ramrattan.
Alisa was born in Winnipeg, spent several years in Kamloops, and returned to Winnipeg. She attended Robert Browning, Sansome, and Westwood schools, where she made lifelong friendships.
Alisa graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Science. She started working for the Government of Manitoba at 19, with her last role as Assistant Deputy Minister of Public Health. Alisa was a respected leader and mentor, often one of the few women-of-colour in government leadership roles.
Alisa cherished her family. She enjoyed cooking West Indian foods with her mom, talking politics with her Dad, and reciting song lyrics with her big brother, Ric. She was a devoted wife to Christine and loved being a stepmom to Michael and Matthew. Alisa's vibrant personality, kindness and passion will be greatly missed.
The family expresses gratitude to Ethical Death Care for their touching photo-biography video honouring Alisa's life, accessible through the ‘tributes’ link at the bottom of this obituary.
A public Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 27 at Alloway Hall, Manitoba Museum (gather at 4:00 p.m. with celebration at 4:30 p.m.).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bob and Alisa Ramrattan Memorial Award at RRC Polytech or to an animal rescue of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2024, Nov 16, 2024
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I was so sorry to hear of Alisa's passing. I have great memories of family dinners with you and Alisa, on Salt Spring Island, with all of the Watson/Warriner cousins. - Posted by: Michael Nurse (Family member) on: Nov 27, 2024
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I will miss you, Alisa! You were a great colleague and friend! - Posted by: Sam Grande (Colleague) on: Nov 16, 2024
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Dear Diane, I am heartbroken to hear of your daughter Alisa's passing. I know you were very close to her. Please know that we are thinking of you and the family during this difficult time. May the happy memories give you comfort. We think of you often. Please reach out if you need anything. With prayers and blessings, Linda (and Pat) - Posted by: Linda McGarva-Cohen (Former Neighbour) on: Nov 16, 2024
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Alisa was a great leader but more importantly an amazing person. Alisa and I started together in the department that looked after Mines. She taught me how to walk the fine line between pleasing your Deputy Minister while engaging properly with staff and stakeholders. I left Alisa to work on a new Public Service Act and lead an investigation team to improve workplace investigations. Alisa was supportive and then brought me back to the Department of Labour and Immigration when she became Assistant Deputy Minister introducing me as her right hand. She cared about people at work and I’m fortunate to be one of those people. Professional relationships aside, Alisa was my kind of dark hilarious wit. She was born in 1976, as I was. In a diverse workplace she was a constant for getting and making the same references as each other. She started the daily office “huddle hang-man” and she’d make the most obscure clues. Younger staff had no idea what she meant with “Aster War Amps Play Safe Commercial.” She was also a good friend. She invited me to a full-course meal cooked by Red River culinary students that her partner Christine attended for work. I almost always say no to an invite but I knew an evening with her would be the best entertainment and company one could ask for. Alisa was proud of her family and we got to know them through her. She’d make sure she told us stories Of traveling in Utah, the muppets she made with her family, and our shared connection with sons in the Reserves. Alisa, I miss hearing your laugh already. Your greatest gift for me was opening the door to opportunities I had (often with you) that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. Condolences to anyone who got to know and love her and especially to her immediate family. Rest in Peace to my Director, ADM and friend. The Public Service, and as a result all Manitobans, are better because of you. Jay Short “Gang” - Posted by: Jay Short (Staff and Friend) on: Nov 16, 2024
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So sorry to read of Alisa's passing. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Jenny Morris (Co-worker) on: Nov 16, 2024
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I was heartbroken upon hearing of Alisa’s passing, and send sincere condolences to Christine and family. Alisa was a special soul; creative, artistic, ambitious, competitive and compassionate, and I enjoyed having her as both a colleague and friend. She will be missed. - Posted by: Sherry Julius (Former colleague and friend ) on: Nov 16, 2024
