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RITA TESSIER

Date of Passing: Jan 05, 2013

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RITA TESSIER (née SICOTTE) May 22, 1927 - January 5, 2013 Rita passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by love at the age of 85. She was predeceased by her parents Auguste and Célina (née Laroche), her first husband Lionel, her second husband Louis Champagne, her brothers Paul, Wilfrid, Conrad, Laurent, her sisters Thérèse, Germaine, Yvonne, Cora, Irène, Léa, Annette, Aline and Luce and her lifelong special friend Rachel Sabourin. Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Gerry, Mike (Audrey), daughter Huguette and her seven grandchildren; Louis' children, Gerald (Pam), Louise Christie (Jim), Gisèle Champagne (Jean-Pierre Brunet), Rachel Champagne (Michael Fitton), daughter-in-law Yvonne, his 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; her brother Jules (Rae), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and many very dear friends. Rita was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, sister, stepmother, aunt and friend. She was a vibrant, bubbly, social and very loving person. Being a nurse, she always felt compelled to help people - whether they were her immediate family members, her precious friends or even casual acquaintances. She will forever be remembered as a kind, unselfish person who gave her time, energy and love to comfort those in need. These remarkable traits of hers were beautifully reciprocated when she was confronted with her own illness - the outpouring of love and support from people who offered to help her was truly heartwarming. At Rita's request, cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Cathedral. Private family interment will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rita's memory to CancerCare Manitoba. RITA TESSIER (née SICOTTE) Le 22 Mai 1927 5 Janvier 2013 Rita est décédée paisiblement à la maison entourée d'amour à l'âge de 85 ans. Elle fut précédée dans la mort par ses parents Auguste et Célina (née Laroche), son premier mari Lionel, son deuxième mari Louis Champagne, ses frères Paul, Wilfrid, Conrad, Laurent, ses surs Thérèse, Germaine, Yvonne, Cora, Irène, Léa, Annette, Aline et Luce et son amie de vie Rachel Sabourin. Elle laisse dans le deuil ses fils: Gérard, Michel (Audrey), sa fille Huguette et ses sept petits-enfants; les enfants de Louis, Gérald (Pam), Louise Christie (Jim), Gisèle Champagne (Jean-Pierre Brunet), Rachel Champagne (Michael Fitton), belle-fille Yvonne, ses 13 petits-enfants, 20 arrière-petits-enfants et 1 arrière-arrière-petit enfant; son frère Jules (Rae), des belles-surs, beaux-frères, neveux, nièces et de nombreux amis très chers. Rita était une merveilleuse mère, femme, grand-mère, sur, belle-mère, tante et amie. Elle était une personne dynamique, pétillante, sociable et très affectueuse. En tant qu'infirmière, elle s'est toujours sentie disposée d'aider les gens - qu'ils soient membres de sa famille immédiate, ses amis précieux ou même de simples connaissances. On se souviendra d'elle pour son grand cur et sa bonté. Elle était toujours prête à offrir son temps, énergie et amour pour réconforter ceux en besoin. Ses traits remarquables lui ont été retournés d'une façon étonnante lors de sa propre maladie - l'effusion d'amour et de soutien de personnes qui ont offert de l'aide était vraiment réconfortant. Selon les désirs de Rita, elle fut incinérée. Les funérailles auront lieu vendredi le 11 janvier à 10h30 à la Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface. L'inhumation privée des cendres suivra à une date ultérieure au cimetière de Saint-Boniface. Au lieu de fleurs, un don peut être fait à sa mémoire au CancerCare Manitoba. The Coutu family in care of arrangements : E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: Jan 9, 2013

RITA TESSIER It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Rita Tessier on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the age of 85 years. At Rita's request, cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Cathedral. A longer obituary will follow in Wednesday's edition. The Coutu family in care of arrangements : E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: Jan 8, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 09, 2013

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • Je suis très fier de l'avoir connue et d'avoir jouit de sa vie avec mon grandpere Louis Champagne. - Posted by: Guy Champagne (ti fils) on: Mar 23, 2015

  • I had met and worked with Rita at Tache Nursing Centre in the mid 1980's. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Valerie Alderson (co-worker) on: Jan 13, 2013

  • Rita and I got to know each other while working at St. Boniface Hospital. We shared many stories which also included matters of Faith in our Lord Jesus. Later we sometimes would talk on the phone. I often thought of her and treasure her memory. May she rest in Peace - Posted by: Louise Peters (co worker at St Boniface Hospital in the 1970,s) on: Jan 09, 2013

  • Our sincere condolences to the family. Rita will be remembered fondly by her children, grandchildren and friends. The Kibsey Family - Posted by: Gillian Kibsey () on: Jan 08, 2013

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