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RICHARD CLARENCE GILLETA
Born: Jul 19, 1956
Date of Passing: May 28, 2013
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RICHARD CLARENCE GILLETA July 19, 1956 May 28, 2013 With broken hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle, Richard (Rick) Gilleta on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at St. Boniface Hospital. Rick was predeceased by his mother Delora Joy and father and mother-in-law Walter and Julia Olynk. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Melanie, daughter Laura and son David, father Stan, sisters Lillian (Jim), Irene (Frank), Sharon (Brian), nephews Dan, Jeff, Sean and niece Kate. Rick was born in Winnipeg and was raised in East Kildonan. After graduating from the University of Winnipeg in 1978, Rick was employed with the Province of Manitoba in the Winnipeg Land Titles Office where he stayed for the remainder of his career. In 1979 Rick married the love of his life Melanie and together they raised two beautiful children. Rick was a kind, loving and devoted husband and father. He adored his children and always made sure they had every opportunity to have a happy and successful life. He cherished all of his friendships and is now enjoying a "cold one" with his buddy Dale on the other side. Rick fought like a fearless warrior against his devastating battle with pancreatic cancer, far exceeding any predictions. We would like to thank Dr. Daeninck, Tracy and Bunty for the excellent care he received at CancerCare Manitoba. As well, the family thanks the Palliative Care team at St. Boniface Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. Gifts of flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Rick's memory to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, www.cancercare.mb.ca or Pancreatic Cancer Canada www.pancreaticcancercanada.ca . A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1006 Nairn Ave., Winnipeg. For online condolences, more information or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 1006 Nairn Ave. 204-275-5555
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 30, 2013
Condolences & Memories (18 entries)
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I will always remember being welcomed into your household and all the meals you invited me to share, I thank you for that. - Posted by: Cory Campbell (Family Friend) on: Apr 20, 2014
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Our sincere condolences to all of you. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. - Posted by: Jan, Larry, Chelsea, and Matt Sinitsin Vancouver (Old friends ) on: Jun 03, 2013
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Mel, so sorry hear about Rick's passing...love never dies - Posted by: Lorie Semanski (Friend) on: Jun 03, 2013
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Sincere condolences - Posted by: Eric Bari () on: Jun 02, 2013
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So very sad of Rick's passing Melanie, David and Laura, I had many good years knowing Rick and he was a fine gentleman and well respected for all of his good qualities, he is greatly missed, but his spirit will always be among us, Richard Lapka - Posted by: Richard Lapka (Friend) on: Jun 01, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gilleta family. May you be comforted by memories of happier times and the assurances his suffering is over. - Posted by: Lynne,Don,and Andrew Williams (Friend and neighbour ) on: Jun 01, 2013
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Our thoughts and sorrows go to the Gilleta family. We will always remember fondly our time of dancing, laughter and wine on the dock in Kelowna. - Posted by: Sue and the gang (Friends from Kelowna) on: Jun 01, 2013
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Bea and I send our condolences. Mel, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim - Posted by: Bea and Jim Erickson (co-worker/friend) on: May 31, 2013
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I worked with Rick for 24 years and we always were able to have a laugh with just about every conversation. In the year following his close friend Dale's passing ...many times we sat and shared stories of Dale. Will miss you Rick but will remember you. Our most sincere condolences to your family. You and Dale behave now. - Posted by: Aprille Dalman, Grant Crouch (friends, co-workers) on: May 31, 2013
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We are sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. - Posted by: Gerry and Elsie Lipkewicz (friend and neighbors) on: May 31, 2013
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My deepest sympathy to you and your family Melanie! Take care! - Posted by: Sue Nelson (receptionist at Chiropractic Office) on: May 31, 2013
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There are no words to express how sorry we are to hear of Rick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. - Posted by: Cliff, Herma, Lenora, Lance (Uncle, Aunt, Cousins) on: May 31, 2013
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So sorry to hear about Rick's passing,... Our deepest sympathy to Melanie, David, Laura and family. - Posted by: Mike and Lynn Evans (Friends) on: May 30, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Don and Paulette Kraichy () on: May 30, 2013
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We will miss your warm heart and fun loving spirit. Thank you for teaching us how to fun in our lives. We will surely miss you! - Posted by: Larry & Shirley Olynyk (Brother & Sister-in law) on: May 30, 2013
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We will miss our dear friend Rick terribly but know that his suffering has passed and that he will be nearby in Spirit always. Our deepest sympathy to Melanie, David, and Laura; extended family and friends. - Posted by: Gerry & Lori Friesen (Friends) on: May 30, 2013
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Our thoughts and love are with you from the east coast. Cherished memories will always remain. The Scotts - John, Margaret, Laureen, Kerri and Cameron - Posted by: John Scott (friend) on: May 30, 2013
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Sorry for your loss - Posted by: Susan Fors (Cousin) on: May 30, 2013
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