Norah Rita Revenko

NORAH RITA REVENKO, beloved wife of the late Peter Rovenko, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre on Friday, August 1st, 2014 at the age of 103 years.

Rita was the loving mother to Robert (Betty) Revenko of Saskatoon, Sask., Grandmother to Scott (Dallas) Revenko & Lori (Aaron) Ekstrom, & Great-Grandmother to Cole Revenko, Hadley Revenko, Easton Ekstrom & Tyson Ekstrom.

Rita was born May 3rd, 1911, she grew up in Strasbourg, a small town in Saskatchewan. Following her early years in school, Rita began her RN training in Regina, Sask. at the Grey Nuns Hospital. Afterwards she went to Chicago to further her education and training. Subsequently, Rita's nursing career started at the St. Michael's Hospital in Lethbridge, AB. She married Peter Rovenko in 1942 and had one Son Robert Revenko. Rita enjoyed many handicrafts, which she also taught at the Galt Hospital. She enjoyed life to the fullest and was very friendly & outgoing.

A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 from 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.

A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - on Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. with Canon Allan McCuaig officiating.

Interment to take place in Strasbourg, Saskatchewan.

The family would like to thank all those who assisted in the care of Rita, especially St. Michael's Health Centre & Staff as well as Suzanne Sirias, Brian & Kathy Harbidge, Carol Laycock and John & Anne Ondrus.