RITA PEDERSEN, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at the age of 98 years. She is survived by her son Walter (Marsha), her grandchildren Chris Pedersen (Cindy and Jessica) of Calgary, Bob Pedersen (Brayden) of Lethbridge, her sisters Hattie Gane of Central Butte, SK., Alma Higgins of Moose Jaw SK., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Chris Pedersen and several sisters and brother. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother but still found time to open her home to help many children over the years. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her. We would like to extend our gratitude to the staff at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful care received by Mom. We would also like to thank the staff at Home Care for the care they provided Mom prior to her being hospitalized. At Mother’s request a private family service will be held.