Dr. Rosalita Rojas Rideout

DR. ROSALITA ROJAS (Aquino) RIDEOUT It is with the utmost sadness that the children of Dr. Rosalita Rojas (Aquino) Rideout, wife of the late Dr. David Arthur Rideout, announce the passing of their mother on May 10, 2021 in Saint John, NB. Born September 2, 1931 in Cavite City, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Honourable Venancio Aquino and Marina (Rojas) Aquino. Rosalita was a loving and dedicated mother to her five children, Dr. Arthur Rideout (Mary), Michele Rideout (Daniel Curry), Karen MacDonald (Stephen), Dr. Andrea Rideout and Jason Rideout, and a devoted Lola to her beloved grandchildren, Maria, Ellie, James, Andrew, Jane, Thomas, Lauren and Caelan. Rosalita was predeceased by brothers Ceasar and Marcial and survived by her brother Reynaldo and sister Teresita. A graduate of University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in Manila, Philippines, Rosalita initially went to the United States in 1956 to pursue her specialty in obstetrics and gynecology. She found her way to Saint John, NB where she met and married Dr. David Rideout. Together they raised five children moving from Sussex, NB to Toronto, ON before finally settling down in Saint John. Rosalita took time out from her medical career to focus her full attention and capabilities on raising her children, followed by an admirable and successful return to medical practice as a locum family physician. Rosalita was deeply appreciated by her patients and coworkers as an incredibly knowledgeable, dedicated and caring person. Her quick smile and joyous laugh endeared her to those fortunate enough to cross her path. We will all miss her straight forward, genuine approach towards life and heartfelt pearls of wisdom. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Team Broken Earth or Operation Smile Canada In her passing, Rosalita would not want us to be sad for too long, but rather to celebrate, dance, and remember the happy moments. "Always reach for the highest star and always keep going up, up, up!" -Lola