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Rita WOWK
April 27, 1937 - May 30, 2024
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It is with profound love and sadness we announce that Rita Wowk of Beauvallon, Alberta passed away on May 30, 2024 at the age of 87 years. She will be forever remembered and missed by her daughter, Deb; sons, Todd (Lisa) & Miles (Melanie); grandchildren, Casadie, Tyler (Kaity), Jillayne (Geoff), Nicholas, MJ (Kara) & Makayla (Braiden); as well as great-grandchildren, Drew, Edie, & Corbin; sisters, Emilie Pautonnier, Emelia Heeks, Doris Greenfield, Anita (Norm) Kitz & Eleanor (Bill) McEwen; brother, Daniel (Tillie) de la Salle; sister-in-law, Anne Wowk; brother-in-law, Sherwin Lehman; as well as numerous nieces & nephews.
Rita was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Ed; parents, Henri & Josephine de la Salle; sisters, Theresa Arnold & Dorothy Lewis; brother-in-law, Larry Wowk & sisters-in-law, Jean (Tony) Langkow & Carol Lehman; countless friends & family members whom she missed dearly.
A Celebration of Rita’s Life will be held at the Myrnam Community Hall (formerly Elks Hall), Myrnam on Saturday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Ed & Rita will be laid to rest together at a private family inurnment at Krasna Hora Cemetery, Beauvallon.
Donations can be made to the Krasna Hora Cemetery – Beauvallon or the Myrnam Community Hall Association c/o 5626 51 Street, St. Paul AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit https://www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com/obituary/rita-wowk/.
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From: George and Jane Dikeman
Relation: Friends through the Elks Club.
To Rita’s family, we are sending our deepest sympathies, we are so very sorry for your loss. We will fondly remember her gentle kindness and friendship. We met through the Elks club and very lucky to become friends with Rita and Ed.
From: David and Rosemarri Klamn
Relation: Family
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Rita was a very special lady who will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
From: Andy & Sylvia Smoliak BC
Relation: Knew Rita in high school And became friends later .
To Todd, Deb & Miles. We were so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and all your family. We became friends when we had the hotel in Beauvallon and Ed worked in the bar. We moved on to Kelowna & then Campbell River almost two years ago. We were in touch after Ed passed & always thought fondly
of the good times we had.
From: Cathy and Sheldon Fedechko
Thinking of all of you during this sad time. I have so many great memories of your mom and your family. It is always so hard to say good-bye to your loved one but may all the great memories you hold dear to your heart bring you peace and comfort. Our thoughts are with you.
From: Mrs. Eleanor Halisky & family
Relation: Friends
Sending heartfelt condolences to you Todd 🙏 Thoughts and prayers, May the Lord be with you 🕯
From: Steffie Chmilar(nee Tarapaski)
Relation: Rita's in-laws were our very close neighbors. We lived 1/2 Kilo north. I attended the Greenbush school with her husband Ed and her sister-in-law Jean. We spent much time together at the Beauvallon Friday night dances.
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Rita. May she rest in peace with her loving husband Ed. She will be missed by the Beauvallon and Myrnam communities.
From: Mrs.Eleanor Halisky and family
Relation: Friends
Sending heartfelt condolences to you Todd. Thoughts and prayers 🙏 may the Lord be with you.
From: David & Lisa Trachuk
Relation: Friend
Our condolences to Todd, Deb, Miles and your families. Always keep the memories close
From: Tracy (Metrunec) Curle
Dear Deb, Todd, Miles and families, So sorry for the loss of Rita. I hadn’t seen her in several years but I can still hear her laugh ringing in my memory. Praying for you all as you grieve. God be with you.
From: Andy & Sylvia Smoliak
Relation: Old friends
Todd, Deb, Miles & families. So sorry to hear about your loss. May you find comfort in friends & family, as u grieve your loss
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
June 8, 2024
Beginning at 2:00pm
Location:
Myrnam Community Hall
Myrnam, AB Canada
Myrnam, AB Canada
Memorial Gifts
Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to:
Krasna Hora Cemetery – Beauvallon or
Myrnam Community Hall Association
c/o 5626 51 Street, St. Paul AB T0A 3A1.
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