REINA RYBUCK
Peacefully,
with Mom Junko and Dad Cory at her side, it is with heavy hearts we announce
the death of our wonderful eldest daughter who left us Wednesday, March 26,
2014 after bravely facing a five week illness in the Pediatric ICU ward at Health
Sciences in Winnipeg.
After
nearly 11 years of beautiful memories, Reina leaves behind her loving parents,
younger sister Terra; paternal grandparents Stan and Kathy Rybuck of Winnipeg;
and maternal grandparents Seki and Eikichi Imaizumi of Tokyo. Carrying Reina in
their hearts are Uncle Quintin; Aunty Carole; cousins Luke and Liam of Calgary
along with Uncle Koichi; Aunty Mami and cousins Wataru and Ryu of Tokyo. There
are scores more aunties, uncles, cousins, and friends that loved Reina and whom
Reina loved back. She was predeceased by paternal great grandma Mathilda Jones
and paternal great uncle Walter Rybuck.
All
children are special and Reina was no exception. Always a happy baby, toddler
and child, she was the quiet organizer. Everything had its place and family,
with its history and tradition, was very important to Reina as she developed
her own life pattern. Effort and achievement were also dear to her and she
determinedly applied herself to everything she tried. Reina proved to be a
talented painter and dancer, a strong swimmer and a diligent school student
here and in Japan. She loved school and learning, spending much time reading
and meticulously writing in her journals. She talked and wrote about becoming a
bug scientist one day and had she chosen that or any other path Reina would
have flourished. Among all her activities however, Reina’s passion was soccer.
She loved being on the field with her Bonivital Flames friends, gave her all
and was becoming a student of the game as her ability and confidence grew.
Most
importantly though Reina was a kind and considerate person who cared about
others and was always willing to help. She appreciated the bigger world she
lived in and was interested in some day seeing much more of its peoples,
cultures and wonders.
At
this time, a memorial is being planned for early May with details to follow
later.
The
Rybucks send a special thank you to all the wonderful people in PICU,
neurology, EEG and the Ronald McDonald family room who took tender care of
Reina and us during this time. We know that Reina received the best care our
world class system is capable of because of your dedication and
professionalism.
In
lieu of flowers, persons wishing to remember Reina are asked to consider
donating to Ronald McDonald House Manitoba.
Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel
& Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, wojciksfuneralchapel.com 204.586.8668.
“We
cannot judge a biography by its length, only the richness of its contents.”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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