Rya Dickie Obituary
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Mom
October 10, 2025
Dearest Rya,
Missing you so much.
Big kisses to you and Prada, I know Blue found you both
I see you in my dreams and you are never without a smile and a hug
The absolute most precious person I´ve ever known.
What a blessing you were to us all.
I am thankful for the years I had with you and for the lessons you taught me just by being you.
Forever grateful
Serina Shewchuk
March 16, 2025
Thinking of our sweet Rya Papaya.
Jeff Dickie
February 16, 2025
14 years and not a day goes by without you in my thoughts. I miss you and I am grateful I had the opportunity to be your Dad. I was always so proud of you sweetheart.
Love you,
Dad
Rene B
December 31, 2023
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Jeff Dickie
February 16, 2023
Hard to believe 12 years have flown by but I feel your energy around me constantly. I miss you so much but the grief has now turned to grace and I am honored to have been your Dad and to have shared so many good times together making the memories I now cherish. Love you always
Dad
Rene
December 11, 2022
Happy Heavenly Birthday Rya❤
February 16, 2020
I miss you Rya
9 years - it has gone by so fast yet I can still hear your giggles and I can still feel your hugs full of the most pure love Ive ever known.
You truly were an inspiration to so many people and you touched more lives than you know.
After all these years I am still in awe of your bravery, determination and acceptance of the world. You are both the strongest and most gentle person Ive ever met and you were a true blessing in the lives of those who were fortunate enough to be in your presence.
Because of you I am a better person - thank You for including me in your journey - There is no greater honour than being chosen to be your mother. Xoxo
Forever in my heart
Mom
Jeff Dickie
February 16, 2020
I can't believe 9 years have gone by since you left... seems like i was holding you in my arms yesterday. Not a day goes by without you in my thoughts. I miss you so much. It was an honor to be your Dad.
XOXO
Lori Clayton
December 12, 2019
Happy Birthday to a beautiful Angel !!! You are greatly missed !!!
xoxoxo
December 11, 2019
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Angel
❤❤
Loving you missing you and thinking of you always
Xoxo
Give Prada a big hug for me
Mommy
Tammy Chykerda
December 10, 2019
Happy birthday sweetheart! We miss you very much. Love uncle Dave Aunty Tammy xoxo
Samantha Burns
February 18, 2019
In loving memory of a beautiful angel. We will love you and miss you always Rya. The years go by but your memory never fades.
Serina Shewchuk
February 18, 2019
Dearest Rya,
Thinking about and missing you. Your love of life, your strong spirit and determination to fight will always be remembered, just as your loving hugs and beautiful smile. We all miss you sweetie. Love and hugs forever.
Love,
Aunt Serina, Devon and Brendon
Huntington Beach
December 11, 2018
Heritage Park 2008
December 11, 2018
Serina Shewchuk
December 10, 2018
Dearest Rya,
It's hard to believe that our sweet, ever-smiling, ray of sunshine would have been 21 today. It is with a heavy heart that I share how much you are missed, so fondly thought of and that you're loved more than you'll ever know. I wish you were here for me to share happy birthday wishes, but know that they are reaching you among all the other angels. On this special day, and all the others past and present, I want you to know how much I admired your strength, your determination and your fight to stay with us. Your love of life was ever so evident as it radiated throughout you and is something we will continue to carry on in your honour. Happy 21st birthday Rya. Missing you. Xoxo ❤
December 10, 2018
Happy birthday angel! Uncle Dave and I wanted you to know how much we miss you and love you, we think about you everyday. I can imagaine all the wonderful animals and people you have met, and it is such a privilege that they have you ♥ So enjoy your big celebration in heaven, I bet it's magical You're so loved and missed. Love Aunty Tammy and Uncle Dave xoxo
Mommy
December 10, 2018
21 years!
Look for a purple balloon- its on its way up to you sweetie!
Miss you so much
Love you more than words can say
Never forgotten.
Jeff Dickie
December 10, 2018
Happy Birthday Honey... you would have been 21 today.
Not a day goes by where you aren't in my thoughts. I miss you a lot.
School photo
Jeff Dickie
January 20, 2018
Santa
Jeff Dickie
January 20, 2018
Cup run 2004
Jeff Dickie
January 20, 2018
Jeff Dickie
February 16, 2016
5 years... It seems you were here just a moment ago. Not an hour passes in my day without thinking about you. I feel your energy around me constantly. It was so inspiring to witness your determination and never quit attitude, I was always so proud of what you accomplished. You touched so many people Rya. That spirit will live on in me forever... I miss you SO much.
Love always,
Dad
Serina Shewchuk
December 12, 2015
Dear Rya Papya,
Even after all these years, your memory still shines brightly in our hearts. Though gone, you are never forgotten. I'll always remember your smiling eyes, your easy natured-go with the flow attitude and the loving way you lifted your arms, eager to share a hug with those you loved! Thinking of you my sweet little girl, and wanting you to know how much you are loved, have been missed and are fondly thought of!
Hugs, kisses and with much love,
Auntie Serina, Devon & Brendon xoxo
Samantha Burns
December 12, 2015
I am so thankful to have known you Rya. You were a shining light in everyone's lives. You only brought happiness to our lives. Your smile, your eyes, everything. You are missed and loved so much.
Mommy
December 10, 2015
18 years has gone by so fast
Happy Birthday Rya baby-
I miss you every single day of my life and I make sure you are always remembered in my home : myself/ Prada and Kyla
Forever loved
Never forgotten
My hero
Xoxoxo
J D
August 6, 2015
Mommy
February 16, 2015
Thinking of you today my little angel
I miss you
I love you
So much, forever and always
Serina Shewchuk
December 11, 2014
Rya,
Our little Papya. So much time has passed, but it doesn't kept the warm, loving memories from fading. You always had a shiny light in your beautiful presence and it remains today. Know that we're thinking of you, and all the great memories you provided us. Wishing we had more time, you will always be cherished in our hearts and thoughts. Happy birthday Rya (Dec.10th).
Love aunt Serina, Devon and Brendon
Samantga Burns
December 10, 2014
Rya, I love you and am thinking of you on this day. Forever with love, aunty Sam.
Mommy
November 26, 2014
Thinking of you
always
Tammy Chykerda
April 4, 2014
Hi my sweet angel, it's auntie Tammy! I think about you everyday, and I miss you so much!!! I know you are so happy and playing and having fun. I hope you made lot's of friend's and I wish you so much joy and peace. until we meet again, I want you to know I was truly blessed to have you in my life and I can't wait to see you again-I love you and will do my best to make you proud. auntie tammy
Angie Lamirande
December 12, 2013
Dearest Rya,
You are in my mind and in my heart. I am so blessed to have known your beautiful smile, your incredible sense of humour and your loving heart! You touched my life and made my heart grow bigger. Sending love to you our sweet angel! xo
Tina Drimes
December 12, 2013
Dearest Beautiful Rya,
Thinking of you as you would have been 16 this week. Your beautiful sweet personality and the courageous way you lived your life will always be remembered and never forgotten. You were truly a special angel and an inspiration. Everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you loved you from the first moment they saw you. I will always remember the moments we shared. You will never be forgotten.
Love aunty Tina
Samantha Burns
December 11, 2013
Dear Rya, today we are reminded of your gorgeous smile, soft giggles and curly hair. Today Dec 10th would have been your sweet 16 th birthday and I know you would have looked beautiful! You blessed the lives of everyone you touched. You were an inspiration and a fighter from the day you were born! You brought joy to your parents, your family and to all of us in Winnipeg. When we think of you, we are reminded of your hugs, your love of your parents and Prada and how much you enjoyed food! Wendy's chili never tasted so good! It was easy to enjoy life seeing it through your eyes. Surrounded by the love of your family is all you ever needed. You are thought of often Rya and we miss you terribly you little peanut.
Samantha Burns
December 10, 2013
Rya, today you are thought of with loving memories forever cherished for today you would have turned 16. The strength and love that you shared with those around you inspired all of the lives that you touched. You are a true blessing from God. We are wishing you a sweet 16th birthday out little angel.
Serina Shewchuk
December 10, 2013
Dearest Rya, our little papya, thinking of you on this truly special day. 16 years ago, your parents, family, aunties and extended family were blessed with your arrival. Your bright smile, loving personality and tenacious attitude towards life touched all of our lives, and made us better for knowing you. Though gone, and greatly missed, you are never far from our minds nor forgotten. On this special day, we celebrate your life, the love you provided us, and the cherished memories we continue to reflect on. Forever loved and always remembered; love Auntie Serina, uncle Russ, Devon and Brendon. XOXO
tammy chykerda
December 10, 2013
Happy sweet 16 baby girl, miss you and thinking about you everyday! You will always be my sunshine!
December 10, 2013
This would have been your sweet 16 my little Angel.
Not a day, not a second goes by that you are not in my thoughts, in my heart- forever a part of me.
I miss you and I love you and I have always thought of you as my hero- you were the bravest, most loving, content, accepting person I ever knew.
You are so special-so sweet-and I must once again say that it was such an honour to love you, to have been loved by you.
Thank you for choosing us as your parents, in doing so we were also blessed.
Such a special heart, such a special soul -
You re with God now my little nut, until we meet again I wish you peace and love- I love you, I miss you.
Mommy
March 9, 2013
Thinking of you always. What an honor it was to have loved you and been loved by you.
I miss you little nut. <3
Jeff Dickie
July 18, 2012
Kisses from Mommy
Jeff Dickie
January 30, 2012
Fun in Martas class
Jeff Dickie
January 19, 2012
stampede 2010
November 30, 2011
giddy up grits 2010
November 30, 2011
chillin at home
November 30, 2011
my buddy Joel 2006
November 30, 2011
Santa 2004
November 30, 2011
March 4, 2011
Jeff and Rene,
Rya will be in my heart forever. I am so lucky that she came into my life!!
Your unconditional love and dedication was evident each and every day of her short life.
My thoughts and prayers are with both of you at this sad time. You were both wonderful parents, and all three of you will be greatly missed at Emily Follensbee!
Lori Clayton
P.S. I donated the "Ten Apples Up On Top" book in memory of Rya for our school library.
God Bless
Tracey & Deanna Katelnikoff
March 3, 2011
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss of Rya. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and everyone she has touched.
Brock Lounsbury
February 28, 2011
Jeff and Rene:
Keep your memories dear, and know that we all share in your loss.
Kim Schotchenko
February 28, 2011
My heart goes out to you for your loss.
Hope you find peace in cherished memories.
Darcy and Sherry Ramsay
February 25, 2011
Jeff and Rene are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with the loss of someone very special and dear to your hearts.
Darcy,Sherry,Brady,Melissa Ramsay.
Brian Webb
February 25, 2011
Jeff & Rene,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, Rya. May God bless you and your families in this time of sorrow.
Paula Janfield
February 25, 2011
Jeff and Rene,
Our hearts ache with you on the loss of your precious girl. Hugs,
Paula and Teigan
Patricia R-K
February 24, 2011
Giggly shakes, clapping, & happy squeals...that's Rya forever.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful girl with us.
Jeff and Rene, you are in our thoughts.I wish for all the memories you hold of your baby girl to warm your hearts and bring you peace. Sending you much love, strength, and healing always.
Patricia, Wade, Tavis, and Sawyer
ACH Easter Party 2010
Terry Haws
February 24, 2011
Jeff & Rene:
Rya will live in our hearts forever. We will remember her for those big, beautiful bright eyes, her wonderful wide smile, and her happy clapping.
Your unconditional love and dedication for your amazing little girl is matched only by her determination and strength during her short but full life.
Our thoughts are with you and all your family during this difficult time.
Joe and Terry Haws
Ashleigh Whitworth
February 24, 2011
Dear Jeff & Rene,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to you both for this profound loss for you and your family, and the world. Rya was such a bright light and change-maker in her brief precious life. She deeply touched my heart and all who had the great privilege to bask in her courageous spirit. She will always be loved and missed...
Blessings to you and your family.
Jen Jansen
February 24, 2011
Jeff & Rene,
My heart goes out to you both for the loss of your daughter. I will always remember my time with Rya in the gym at school and our many conversations, her clapping and big smile.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Shelley Gibson
February 24, 2011
Jeff & Rene,
My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beautiful daughter. I was lucky enough to meet her twice and she was always smiling and so full of life.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy Bulmer
February 24, 2011
Dear Jeff & Rene,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your little girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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