RITA ELEANOR MALLETT, B.A. (YAKIMOVICH)

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RITA ELEANOR MALLETT, B.A. (nee YAKIMOVICH) It is with deep sorrow we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Rita Eleanor Mallet (nee Yakimovich) in the presence of her loving husband, A.W. (Ab) Mallett in Yuma, Arizona on April 5, 2010. Rita was predeceased by her father Steve Yakimovich, mother Catherine Railton, brother Elmer, sister Nadia Shaski and her previous husband, Dr. Edward Jarjour. At the time of her death she was the matriarch of her family. She was born on July 3, 1939 in Gonor, Manitoba. She will be sorely missed by the love of her life, Ab, her husband of 25 years. She will live on in the memories of her four nieces and one nephew, Janice Mulder, Cindy Osmond, Darlene Shaski, Joanne Steinhilber, Joseph Shaski and their families. She leaves many old friends who each held a special place in her heart. Rita attended elementary school in Gonor. She became a registered psychiatric nurse and later completed her training to become a registered nurse. Her first job was in Selkirk Mental Hospital. She then went to work in England, where she spent five years. During this time she developed a serious friendship with John Cleese and the famous Monty Python group. When she came back from England she continued her nursing profession. She joined the Victoria Order of Nurses (VON) where she had a very successful career. She went back to the University of Manitoba and obtained her B.A., where she specialized in English and Finance. Rita met Ab in 1982 and they fell in love. They travelled the world and Ab is left with many fond memories of these special times. they spent the winters in Mesa, Arizona, playing golf together and enjoying one another. They eventually retired back in Winnipeg where they spent their last days together. A private interment will take place. Auntie Rita We love you We miss you Your time with us Was all too short. Until we meet again, Love you forever. Your family.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 08, 2010