Juliet Margaret Ritchie passed away on January 15th, 2025, at the age of 68, in her home surrounded by her husband, Rand, and three children, Ryan, James and Haylee.
Juliet was born on March 2nd, 1956, in Norfolk, Virginia, to James Verdon Steele and Harriet Florence Chaloner. She grew up in Cadboro Bay, Victoria, BC, where, through her lifelong friend, Alison Lovett, she met her husband of 50 years, Rand. They married and moved to Calgary, Alberta, before settling in Edmonton and eventually retiring on Vancouver Island.
Juliet especially enjoyed her time working in fashion and jewelry at Woodward’s. She went on to build a career in real estate and property management and ran three successful businesses.
Juliet loved gardening, trying new recipes for entertaining, and caring for her friends and family. She had the ability to always find a way to make things work. She was patient, loving and understood that “life is people.”
Juliet will be deeply and forever missed by the many people who love her. There will be no public service, but donations can be made in her memory to a local animal rescue.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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My deepest condolences Randy. Thought’s are with you and the kids
I was so unbearably sad to hear of her passing. Juliet was my very best friend and I will miss her so much. I take some comfort knowing my cherished memories will be with me all the time, her Beautiful smile, all the best times and laughter spent together with her and her family during my visits. My deepest sympathies to her loving family, she will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her. Someone so special will never be forgotten.
So sorry to hear Rand! My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this tough time. Celebrate Juliet with fond memories of your lives together:) I will always remember how Juliet was so kind and respectful to me and showed appreciation and gratitude daily. She will be missed!
I am praying for you Rand, along with the children.
Kindness and empathy — that’s how I would describe Juliet in a nutshell. She had the ability to transform a nobody into a somebody. I couldn’t agree more with the obituary, which states: She was patient, loving, and understood that “life is people.”
Juliet, you touched the lives of so many people around you. You will always be remembered and never forgotten!
Rand, Ryan, James, and Haylee, please accept my deepest sympathies.
There are no words to express how sad and shocked we are about Juliet’s passing. Her smile and laugh lit up the room.
Thinking of you all with love.
My heartfelt condolences to Rand, Ryan, James and Haylee. Juliet was my best friend growing up, and we share many memories together. I will miss her. Its good to know she had such a loving, supportive family. So sorry.
Sorry for your loss Rand. My deepest condolences are with you and your family. Juliet was such a nice person who will be missed by many of her friends and family.
Dearest Cousin, and Ryan, James, Haylee,
Such great loss for you, Juliet was so much a wonderfully thoughtful person. I can’t imagine your grief.
I will be looking forward to seeing you all this summer, and spending some time remembering Juliet, for whom life was people.
Some words that would describe Juliet, considerate, adaptable, courageous, diligent, creative, adventurous, striking, and impeccable at what ever she tackled. Juliet always thought of others before herself, as she had done for myself many many times, and for all that and more my dear friend, you will always be in my heart. My thoughts and the comfort of healing to your amazing husband Rand and three equally amazing children, Ryan, James and Haylee are projected their way each day. A loss to this world but a gain to the next.