It is with heavy heart and my deepest sadness, surrounded by her family and friends Rita passed away peacefully and quietly on November 14 2024. Rita and I (Alex) have been together for 16 years and we just got married last year in July in an outdoor wedding that she has always wanted. We travelled the world and met many people who we consider friends. Rita was my bestest friend,my lover and my beautiful wife. Rita always had a loving soul and wanted to help everyone even tot...al strangers. As everyone knows Christmas was Rita’s favourite holiday actually it was everyday for her and she started a fundraiser to help a local charity
Family and Friends are invited to attend a candlelight vigil in Rita’s memory on December 7 2024 on Heathcote Terrace in St. Catharines . Following the vigil everyone is encouraged to attend the Christmas on the Terrace public event in support of Gillian’s place.Donations in Rita’s memory can be made to Gillian’s place directly or at the event Non-perishable food,children’s clothing,toiletry items or unwrapped children’s presents are encouraged
It’s been a wonderful and crazy journey with Rita. She filled everyone’s heart with joy with every step she took and I will never forget this beautiful and amazingly talented woman
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
Until we meet again
You really did have the Time of your life
Your bestest friend and husband
Alex ❤️❤️❤️