Grande Prairie, Alberta. A loving, caring wife and mother, Rita is survived by her (husband) Henry, (children) Roma, Lois and Calvin (grandchildren) Kristie, Brett, Jason, Garrett, Drew and Julia, (siblings) Rosanna, Herta, Art, Arnold and Frieda. She was predeceased by her (parents) Heinrich and Helena Sawatzky, (siblings) Dick, Tom, Edward, Erna and Elma. A Funeral service and interment was held on July 22, 2014 in Chilliwack at Henderson Funeral Home and Chilliwack Cemetery.