Rita Ramanaden


July 29, 1936 – March 26, 2022

Rita Ramanaden, age 85, passed away on March 26, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Rita was born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Noel and Fanny Somanader and was the eldest of five. She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore and youngest daughter, Trina. She worked as a High School teacher in Enugu, Nigeria and Calgary, Canada. Rita is survived by her children Sherine (Hiran) and Isidore, and granddaughters, Sabrina and Shemara (Pascal).

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at St. James Anglican Church (6351 Ranchview Drive NW) on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. with Prayers and Tributes starting at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. James Anglican Church on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed. Livestream and donations in lieu of flowers, will be available at www.choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial (403) 277-7343.
Published on April 2, 2022