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RITA STRONG (nee PERRON) It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Rita Marie Hélène Strong (née Perron) of Transcona, Manitoba, who, surrounded by family, was called home to the Lord at the Health Sciences Centre on May 5, 2018 at the age of 68 years. Left to cherish Rita's memory are her husband Edward (Tick), of 48 years, son Curtis (Crystal), sisters, Yvette (Fred), Denise (Edward), Gisèle, Liliane (Lorne) and Joceline (Manuel), brothers, Marcel (Ginnette) and Georges (Dale), cherished granddaughters, Willow and Violet, brothers-in-law, Michael, Gerry, Ronnie (Sally), Randy (Cindy), and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Louise, parents, Urbain and Rosemarie Perron (née Marcoux), and in-laws, Gordon and Tilly, and Erna. Rita will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, mémère, sister, aunty, cousin and friend, and for her willingness to help those in need. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, 505 Brewster St., Winnipeg. Special thanks to Surgical Intensive Care Unit staff at Health Sciences Centre for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation in honour of Rita Strong. seasonsfunerals.ca

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 08, 2018

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • R.I.P. Rita you will be missed by all, and you spread joy wherever you went. - Posted by: Judy Lewis (friend) on: May 11, 2018

  • Tick and Curtis, we are so very sorry for your loss. Southside will never be the same, sending love and friendship. - Posted by: Cheri and Desiree (past neighbours ) on: May 11, 2018

  • So sorry to hear of Ritas passing. We had the same surgery just days apart. I was in hospital with her and we visited until she went to ICU. RIP. condolences to her family. - Posted by: darlene muise (aquafit friend) on: May 09, 2018

  • Our sympathies and condolences to all of Rita's Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Curtis and Tick during this difficult time. We have been friends and neighbours of the Strong Family for over 50 years. RIP Rita. You will be missed. - Posted by: Bam Bam and Colleen Ulasy (Friends and Neighbours) on: May 08, 2018

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