RITA LOUISE LACROIX (COUTU)

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RITA LOUISE LACROIX (nee COUTU) April 19, 1930 - June 30, 2013 It is with sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister. Mom was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Anna, first husband Raymond Lavallee, second husband H. Lacroix, granddaughters Rachael and Monique, six sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her children Robert (Sandy), Denis, Lorraine (Richard), Frances (Ernie), Carol (Harvey), Adele, Claire (Rick), Corinne (Richard), 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and four sisters. Mom grew up in St. Laurent, MB then moved to Winnipeg were she raised eight children. Mom worked as a cook at the Health Sciences Centre, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg Clinic and in the camp at Ft. McMurray, AB. Mom enjoyed traveling especially her many trips to Las Vegas. She enjoyed and took pride in her volunteer work at nursing homes, her last one being Golden West Centennial Lodge when she was in her late 70s. Mom had a fun loving spirit and was very caring, everyone she met loved her. Her wittiness and great sense of humour remained with her to the very end. The family would like to thank the staff at Chez Nous where she resided for a year and a half, and the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for their compassion and care, and friends. A celebration of mom's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Green Acres Funeral Home, Highway #1 East at Navin Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 06, 2013