Condolences
i will miss rhonda we have been friends for a long time
My sympathy from Manitoba, Sylvia Biletski. 81 years old
I very sorry to hear, take care.
Sylvia
My name is Glenda Korotash (Biletski). My deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one. I played with Rhonda in Manitoba while she was visiting her grandparents.
Rhonda and I played, climbed trees and rode bikes and swam. Did all the fun summer things with her and her brothers.
Again, I am extremely sorry for your loss as I reached out to Lillian this morning.
Take the time to heal, to cry and to grieve. Rhonda sounds like a wonderful person that will be missed.
Sincerely,
Glenda Korotash
My name is Terry Buchan, I am a sister to both Lenore and Glenda.
I have watched Rhonda grow from a child to a young adult, become a mother and then a grandmother.
Rhonda will be missed by her family, her mother, her brothers, her children, her grandchildren and her friends.
To be taken now, during our Covid crisis feels like a double back-handed slap. The circumstances, the questions, the uncertainties.
My sister is a close friend of Rhonda's. I hear she had many. Her open, accepting and non-judgemental personality attracted many. Her genuine interest and humour clinched the deal. You were caught.
My heart goes out to all of you who, like my sister Lenore, did not get the opportunity to have that last visit, feel that last hug, or hear her laugh one more time.
Rhonda would say; "Don't worry Len, we will make up for it next time".
T
I am Glenda (Lenore’s sister), this is a story that happened more than 30 years ago and it was my daughter, who was very young maybe under 6 at the time, reminded me of. I was visiting a friend in the Killarney area and I was getting myself and the kids out of the car, when out of nowhere Rhonda appeared with a dog (Doberman?) to say “hi”, anyway, as we were getting out of the car the dog was getting in. Try as Rhonda may, the dog would not come out of the car. Rhonda was quite confident that if she took the dog for a short car ride then the dog would get out. So I did the only thing I could do, I gave my keys to Rhonda and she took the dog around the block for a two minute ride and sure enough when she came back the dog was happy and left the car no problem- win/win for all. This left my daughter with such a good feeling and impression of Rhonda that she never forgot the story of Rhonda and the dog and how she was willing to go overboard to make the dog happy. This was one of the many random meetings that my kids and myself would have with Rhonda over the years. The last time I saw Rhonda was during the early days of Covid, (we didn’t have to wear masks then) we were both in Walmart, Rhonda saw me first and as usual if she saw me, she wouldn’t turn away or pretend she didn’t see me, no, that wasn’t Rhonda’s way. Rhonda saw me and came over in the produce department and said so excitedly “Glenda, I would give you a hug, but we are not allowed”. That too, was Rhonda’s way, always wanting to give a hug and catch up, never in a rush and always had time to share. These were just a few of her qualities that left me with a smile, feeling good, and that I was worthwhile, I believe this is how she left everyone feeling, this was just one of her gifts. Thank you Rhonda! Lenore has told me over the years of Rhonda’s devotion for her family and friends, it is her freely giving her of love and strength and many other attributes to those most important and closest to her that she leaves as gifts to share with their families and friends. Rhonda you will always be loved and forever missed. Thank you for sharing you!
Glenda Gross Perley
My memories of Rhonda span nearly 50 years. A fun and thoughtful friend, a devoted daughter and sister, a wild teenager, a loving and caring mom, a complex woman finding her way, and a doting grandma. So many snippets of time shared: slurpee runs, baseball games, school, secrets exchanged, nachos & wings, drama, trauma, chuckles, laughs, and a million other whispers of the past. Rhonda was a good and genuine person. Never complaining - always positive & hopeful. There was no time to say goodbye and I will always be regretful but I was glad for the time we had. Love always, Lenore.
There are so many memories of Rhona! She was such an amazing woman anytime you needed her she was there. When I first met Rhonda we were both working together at the super 8 motel. From the hotel we both Started working again together at another hotel. I knew Rhonda was getting tired of doing the same thing, and wanted a change. She left the hotel. To work at tragically vital coffee company doing deliveries. Not soon after she was there I of course ended up there. Rhonda always had a smile on her face, and a huge hug for everyone. Rhonda' always knew how to make you laugh, smile, and joke around. I knew Rhonda for 17yrs not only for her and I working together, but also as a very good friend. Rhonda was such an inspiration that no matter what life throws at you, or how hard the struggles were Rhonda always picked her self back up, and kept going. Rhonda loved her kids so very much no matter what they did, or didn't do. I remember when Rhonda told me Chanelle was going to have a baby! the excitement, and love for the baby. Rhonda knew it was going to be a boy Rylan was born. A few years after that another big announcement another grand baby on the way Mahalya. Rhonda loved all both of her grandchildren so very much, and wanted to be with them all the time. A few years after that Rhonda got some more exciting news Stephanie is expecting. I had a phone conversation with Rhonda and she was telling me I know its a boy, and sure enough its a boy on the way.
To: Chanelle, Stephanie, Jessie and the Your mother loved you all so very much, and always had your best interest at heart.
Remember her as she was, and how much joy she had. Remember her kindness, her smile, and the gleam from her eyes. Remember her laughter. If you feel as though she isn't there, she is there with you all.
R.I.P my dear friend xoxo
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