Mrs. Rita Murray of Melita passed away peacefully at the Melita Personal Care Home on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the age of 85.

Rita is survived by four children: Dwayne (Peggy), Dwight (Cara), Monica (Don) Lesy and Marcia Vrooman; twelve grandchildren: Ryan (Tammy), Reagan (Kayla), Karlyn (Warren), Jason (Laura), Kendall (Mike), Meghan (Jeff), Brayden (Danielle), Kyle (Lesley), Cory (Heather), Morgan (Riley), Brett (Paige) and Page; eighteen great-grandchildren: Gage, Malaya, Rowen, Waylon, Presley, Justin, Bella, Braeley, Brielle, Carter, Sullivan, Makenzie, Fredrik, Emmett, Quinn, Ainsley, Renae and Bennett. She is also survived by her sisters, Margaret and Shirley and brother, David.

Rita was predeceased by her husband, Bernie (2011); parents, Bill and Elizabeth Newbury; and brother, Dennis Newbury.

In keeping with Rita's wishes a private family service was held. The interment took place at the Melita Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Rita can be directed to Enns Brothers Place (Melita & Area Communiplex), Box 341, Melita, MB. R0M 1L0.