Rita Lillian Hazlehurst (nee Fizzell)
April 7, 1930 – February 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce that Rita passed away peacefully at Capital Care Strathcona in Sherwood Park, AB. She will be lovingly remembered by son Garth (Sandra), foster daughter Janey (Morris), grandchildren, Kami(Ryan), Terri (Sean), Darci (Greg), Kyle, Dahlys(John), Scott (Deanna), Kelly and 10 great grandchildren. She was the oldest of 10 children and is survived by sisters, Evelyn (Stan), Shirley (David), brother Richard (Judy), sister-in-law Donna and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Stanley, daughter Judy Harrison, great-grandson Liam Crerar, parents Noble and Ina Fizzell, identical twin sisters Lola and Lila, sister Sharon and brothers Bob, Leonard and Bert.
Rita was born near Blucher, SK. in 1930 and eventually settled in Saskatoon and attended Saskatoon Technical Institute. She married Stanley in 1949 and was a stay at home mom raising her children and a babysitter for others. She was a baker, gardener, contractor, loving mother and grandmother. She was often noted for her bountiful garden. Her hobbies were sewing and going to the Stock Car races with the family throughout western Canada with the family racing team. In her later years in Saskatoon she volunteered at the Western Development Museum where she had many friends. Rita moved to Edmonton in 2006 to be closer to family.
She will be missed and is forever in our hearts.
Internment will take place at a later date in Saskatoon.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Heritage House Recreation, Capital Care Strathcona, 12 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park, AB.
Ruta will be lovingly remembered by sister-in-law Ellie Hazlehurst, nephew Dale Hazlehurst and wife Gail in Victoria, BC and nephew Mark Hazlehurst in Sydney,
Australia. She will be missed and always remembered.
I was very fortunate to be part of the Hazlehurst family for a number of years when Garth and I went to High School together, and later when I was part of the pit crew when we raced stock cars. Rita was always there to make meals and late night snacks (fresh bread) after we were done working on cars. She would listen with interest about what was done and or what was planned for the next day. We would do a little math on the estimated time to do the next task, at that moment she would ask “Did you multiply by THREE” At the end of the project or task, Rita was closer to the final hours required then what we had originally estimated. Rita, Thanks for all of the great meals, and you continues support of your husband’s and children’s life events. RD Schmidt
I remember her yummy cookies whenever I was at her house!
We have good memories of both your Mom and Dad at Bridge City Speedway. Our deepest sympathies are with you all.
My late husband, Greg, was Rita’s nephew. He and I would both recall our lovely visits with her. She was warm and welcoming, and very down to earth. Sending condolences to the family. She will be missed.
Auntie Rita was truly an extraordinary lady! Her garden was by far the best ever, she had an endless supply of knowledge and tricks to have a vibrant and high yield garden. She was a wonderful cook… the pail of cookies is forever remembered not to mention her homemade bread. Her stories of the family and her great memory for the details will be so missed. She will be greatly missed but always remembered with much love and respect for a life well lived.