Rita Bianchi Hynes Obituary

We announce the death of Rita Bianchi Hynes (Ottawa, Ontario), who passed away on July 16, 2026. Rita will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Bianchi Hynes to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her significant other Roberto Bianchi; her husband Hedley Hynes; her parents, Hélène Robillard and Moïse Robillard; and her siblings, Alice, Claire and Al.

She is survived by: her children, Jeffrey Blake Robillard, Julia Hélène, Tracey Martha and Cristina (Derek); her grandchildren, Shelby (Matthew), Elizabeth (Logan), Owen, Taylor, Maïa and Solanne; her great grandchildren, Eleanor, Edmund, Isla, Kenly and Beau; and her siblings, Louise, Philip (Catherine) and Peter (Debbie).

For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (https://www.heartandstroke.ca).