Rita (Shui Ling) Lai
elevated OQLPh July 10, 1947 ~ September 3, 2024
elevated OQLPh Visitation
Friday, September 20, 2024 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated OQLPh Funeral Mass
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church
2130 Rodick Road, Markham, ON, L6C 1S7
elevated OQLPh Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Section 29
elevated OQLPh Obituary
It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss, and with humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the peaceful passing of Rita (Shui Ling) Lai on September 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife to James for almost 47 years, the beloved mother of Gary (Virginia), and the proud grandmother of Thomas. Predeceased by her sister Louise and brothers Michael and Paul, She was also survived by her siblings Flora, Gabriel (Agnes), Peter (Emily), John (Rebecca), Mary (Peter), and Stephen (Siew).
Rita will be sadly missed and held dear in the hearts of her many extended family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten.
Your thoughts and kindness are truly appreciated during this time of sorrow.
elevated OQLPh In lieu of flowers, your condolence gifts will be made in honour of Rita to St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital
Rita，真的高兴个与妳相遇HSBC.每每我有困难，妳都像大家姐般为我开解和鼓励，使我踏出一步。多谢与妳共处的时光。妳先走一步，希望我俩在天家重聚。
Rita is one of my most respected teachers. I will miss Rita so much for everything and every moment I worked with her.
Rest in peace Rita
My condolences goes out to her family for your great loss of Rita. She will be missed. I am sadden to hear of her passing and praying God will gives her family strength during this time of your loss.
My deepest condolences to her family. It was such a pleasure to work with Rita for many years at HSBC. She will be missed.
故人西辭黃鶴樓
煙花三月下揚州
孤帆遠影碧空盡
唯見長江天際流
Rita
一路走好
安息主懷
Rita, I miss our conversation and your laugh.
It was an honor working with you.
Rest in peace
To my dear sister Rita,
It is a blessing to be sisters for several decades. You always showed the loving care and concern to your younger brothers and sister. I always admire your creative arts and craft talents. I am going to miss you.
Good bye sister Rita …. You are always in my heart …
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. May Rita’s soul find eternal peace
My deepest condolences to her family. Rita was a beautiful and kind person I had the pleasure to work with.
May You Rest In peace, Rita.
Heartfelt sympathies and my deepest condolences to Rita’s family and her loved ones.
Rita,
很感恩能夠和你共事，記得因你樂於助人的性格，大家稱呼你Auntie Rita，雖然今天你先離開，日後我們在天父家再聚！
Rest in peace, dear Auntie Rita.
I’m so sorry that you’ve lost someone who you and your family loved so much.
I’m sure you made your mother so proud. Please accept my sincere condolences. May God be with you in this difficult time.