Ritsuko Ito

Ritz was predeceased by her first husband Mel Sakiyama, her mother and father Misuyo and Kanzo Kurushima, her brother-in-law Jimmy Durkin and her brother Peter Kurushima.

Ritz is survived by her husband of 54 years, Tosh, and her daughters Karen (Gary), Lynn (Glen), grand-daughters Devin and Erin (Liam). She is survived by her sisters Kyoko and Reiko, as well as her brother Tsugio (Susan).

Also feeling the loss of their beloved Auntie is a large family of nieces and nephews located from Victoria, B.C. through Saskatchewan and Pennsylvania all the way to Helsinki, Finland.

Ritz was a lovely mother, wife, home-maker and career woman. She loved any and all the time spent with her family, she was particularly good at hosting parties (and there have been many), and she enjoyed her work with the City of Winnipeg.

She is easily described as meticulous in her work, her sewing, her record-keeping, and her appearance. She never turned down an opportunity to travel, dance, cook and workout.

She will be remembered as being kind, loving, thoughtful and for having a beautiful smile that could light up any room.

Cremation has taken place and as Ritz wished, a small private family gathering has been held in celebration of her life. The family wishes to thank the staff of Cornish 5 at Misericordia Interim Care.