Nee: Denechezhe
Rita Paynter, beloved wife of Raymond, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg at the age of 51 years.
Rita was born into the community of the Northlands First Nation, Lac Brochet, MB., August 16, 1972 to parents, Modest Denechezhe Sr. & Noemi (Nee: Gazayou) who have since predeceased her along with her brothers, Jack, Curtis and Pascal.
Rita is survived by her husband Ray, sisters & brothers Margaret (Modeste) Big Eye, David, Norman, Annie Buck Denechezhe and Modeste Denechezhe Jr., and many extended family members. Also surviving Rita are Ray’s parents; Phillip & Florence Paynter, sisters; Marilyn Linklater and Jennifer O’Meara.
Ray & Rita eventually became best friends and were married April 23, 2022 in Winnipeg, MB.
Rita was a well-known advocate in her activism in Muscular Dystrophy, Camp Arnes, Wild Wise Camp, Cerebral Palsy activities, and her involvement with friends at Calvary Temple, Special Olympics (swimming & sledge hockey), Bocce ball and her involvement with Truth and Reconciliation activities. She was a champion volunteer in many activities.
She will also be missed dearly by her church family at the Central Church of Christ.
Funeral Service will be on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 2p.m. in the Central Church of Christ 170 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba, 213 Notre Dame Avenue, #903 Wpg, MB R3B 1N3 or
Muscular Dystrophy Canada 825 Sherbrook Street Wpg, MB. R3A 1M5
Fly free beautiful angel
Miigwech
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