We are saddened to announce that Rita passed away at home surrounded by her family on February 11, 2019 at the age of 73 years.
Loving devoted wife and soulmate to Jean Paul Martin for 56 years. Daughter of the late Wilfrid Bellefeuille and the late Donalda Lapensée, biological daughter of the late Rena and the late Fred Wicks. Loving mother of Paul Walker Martin (Linda), Jean Paul Jr. (Theresa), Richard (Manon) and Chantal (Roger). Cherished grandmother of Kathleen, Christine, Travis, Tiffany, Jessica, Johnathan, Jasmine, Zoe and Samantha. Great grandmother 6. She also leaves her sister Denise (Graz), siblings from her biological family Lucille, Maryanne, Alex and Wayne, as well as many nephews, nieces and friends. She was also predeceased by her son Michael and her biological brother Jeff. Family and friends may pay their respects on Saturday February 23, 2019 from Noon to 2 p.m. at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home (180 Montreal Road, Ottawa), followed by a Memorial Service at the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m.
Rita, We know that you are loved and safe in the Hands of God