RITA AMANDA BOGGIN

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RITA AMANDA BOGGIN (Nee: BUGGINS) April 29, 1941 February 12, 2018 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Rita Amanda Boggin (Buggins), on February 12, 2018. At the age of 76 years, surrounded by her family, Rita began her journey home to the Spirit World, where she planned to drink tea and speak her Beaver language with her father. Rita is predeceased by her husband and life partner, Olaf Engbaek; grandson Evan Engbaek and great-grandchildren, Samson and Kynlee Berens. Rita is survived by her daughters: Teresa (Dino), Lisa (Sam) and Christine (Derick); estranged son Peder; "scooped" son Dale Gerrard Buggins; and grandchildren: Marc, Nolan, Dylan, Jade, Tristan, Madison, Chassi-Lea, Adam and Emma. Rita was born on April 29, 1941 in Meander River, AB. She was the oldest daughter of 15 children born to Victorine Adekat (Chipewyan) from Rocky Lane, AB and Frank Buggins (Beaver) from Meander River, AB. Rita moved to Winnipeg at the age of 21 years, where she lived "on and off" for over 50 years. She also considered K'atl'odeeche First Nation (Hay River) in the Northwest Territories to be her home community. Rita lived a long and eventful life. As a child, she was interned in Canada's Indian residential school system, first at St. Henri's Mission in Fort Vermilion, AB and subsequently, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Residential School in Fort Resolution, NWT. Rita worked diligently for over 40 years in the food services, beauty, and manufacturing industries. Outside of her paid employment, Rita raised a family and volunteered at her children's schools and in the community. She remained active in retirement, never missing her daily walk and regularly baking bannock and other goodies to share with her neighbours. Rita treasured fine bone china, flowers, candles and stationery, but her greatest joy in life was her family. Rita valued and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She truly touched the lives of anyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed. Friends and relatives are encouraged to share in stories and condolences for the family by visiting Rita's memorial page at IntegrityDeathCare.com At Rita's request, there will be no wake or funeral services. However, a small gathering to celebrate Rita's life will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 1010 Sinclair St. in the Merv Thompson Room. All are welcome to attend. INTEGRITY Cremation & Funeral Planning 204-295-5408 - IntegrityDeathCare.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2018