Robert Koa Seo Wong
October 31, 2008
WONG Robert We are saddened by the passing of husband and father Bob, October 29th, 2008 at Burnaby General Hospital. He leaves behind his loving wife Joyce, and his two sons Michael (Donna) and Kyle (Jackie). We will remember him sitting beside his pond, enjoying a cup of coffee and watching his beloved koi. No funeral service by request. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the charity of your choice.
Ralph Goodman
October 30, 2008
April 18, 1916 – October 10, 2008
Ralph will be greatly missed by his children; Karen (Michael) and David, grandchildren; Michelle (Jason), Elizabeth, Devon. Adrienne and Adam (and their mother: Sarah) and great grandson; Benjamin. Ralph was a member of Pythagoras Lodge No. 194, A.F. & A.M. and member of F.O.E. Aire 2075. A Celebration of his life will be held Monday, November 10, 2008 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Arbutus Club (2001 Nanton, corner of Nanton and Arbutus St.) due to construction, please park across the street at the Arbutus Shopping Mall. In lieu of flowers a donation to your favorite charity would be appreciated.
John William Kandall
October 28, 2008
John William Kandall passed away Oct 27th,2008 at the age of 84.He was born Oct.11,1924 in Gladstone, Manitoba. He joined the Royal Canadian Artillery March 1943 and served till the end of the war. He was employed by the Department of Transport till his retirement. He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen and brother Ken. He is survived by brothers Sandy of Nanaimo BC, Art of Tappen,BC and sister Ena Sparrow of Brandon MB. No service will be held, and donations,if desired, may be made to the Parkinson’s Society.
Antonio Silva
October 28, 2008
SILVA, Antonio. Passed away peacefully on October 22, 2008 at the age of 66 years. He is survived by his sister; Palmira in Portugal and in Canada by his son; Carlos and grandson; Jordan. A Memorial Service will be held Friday October 31, 2008 at 2pm at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings St. Burnaby. In lieu of flowers donations to the BC Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Giuseppe Bianchi
October 27, 2008
BIANCHI, Giuseppe passed away peacefully in his home on October 25, 2008 with his family by his side. Giuseppe is survived by his loving family, wife, Maria; and six children, Luisa (Peavey), Raimondo, Lucia, Doreen (Jim), Dino (Margharita), Gilda (Shawn); 12 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. He also leaves his cousins the Bianchi family in Ontario, Mauro family in Trail, B.C.,the Anselmo family in Trail, and Vancouver, B.C. and the Saccomanno family in Grimaldi, and Kitchener, Ontario, also other relatives and friends. A special thank-you to the Doctors and Nurses in the Jim Pattison Pavillion, and the Nurses and support workers of the Palliative Care Unit of the Fraser Health Authority. Prayers will be offered Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. from Holy Cross Catholic Church 1450 Delta Avenue, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at the Creekside Mausoleum, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation.
Rosa Balenzano
October 27, 2008
BALENZANO Rosa January 02, 1913 – October 24, 2008 Rosa Balenzano, born in Loseto, Puglia, Italy, passed away peacefully at Fellburm Private Hospital, Burnaby, B.C. Survived by her 3 sons, Gennaro (Rosa), Raffaele (Cesaria) and Giovanni (Giacoma), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Prayers will be offered Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 9387 Holmes Street, Burnaby, B.C. Mass of Christian Burial to follow on Thursday, October 30th at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Ocean View Abbey.
Fulvia Ambrosini
October 21, 2008
Fulvia Ambrosini, born in Mason Vicentino, Vicenza, Italy, passed away peacefully at Villa Carital, Vancouver, B.C. Predeceased by her husband, Giuseppe (Joe); son, Luciano, and all her older brothers and sisters in Italy. Survived by her son, Carlo (Carla); daughter, Anna; and grandchildren, Giuliana, Olivia and Marzia. She will be remembered by all who knew her, before she got sick, as an energetic, generous and fun-loving person. Thanks to all the staff at Villa Carital Special Care Unit for providing her with such attentive, loving care over the last 5 years. Prayers will be offered Thursday, October 23rd at 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. Funeral Mass to follow on Friday, October 24th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
Vincas Skabeikis
October 21, 2008
SKABEIKIS – Vincas, born in Lithuania, passed away on October 19, 2008 at the age of 83. He is predeceased by his daughter, Christina Watt. Vincas is survived by his loving family, wife; Aldona of 58 years, son; Gary (Julieta), grandchildren; Tamara, Jeffrey, and Nicholas, and many other relatives and friends. Prayers will be offered Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 7:00pm from Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1161 Broughton Street, Vancouver, where Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 11:00am. Entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Hospital.
Rosa Bruno (nee Gagliano)
October 20, 2008
BRUNO, Rosa (nee Gagliano) born on November 15, 1927 in Siculiana, AG, Sicily, Italy, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2008. She is survived by her loving family, husband Alfonso of 61 years, children, Gerry (Janice), Steve (Jennifer); grandchildren Alfonso, Jean-Paul, Anthony, Chelsea, Megan; two brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Prayers will be offered on Wednesday, October 22 at 8:00 p.m. from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic church 555 S. Slocan Street, Vancouver, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. would be appreciated.
Malcolm John (Huck) Wenaus
October 20, 2008
Malcolm John (Huck) Wenaus
October 6, 1922 – October 12, 2008
Predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Irene, in 1992, as well as his brothers, Lester and Vernon, Huck is survived by his sons, Dale and Gary; grandsons, Brody, Andrew and Jordan; sisters, Eileen and Violet; brother, Quintin; and many nieces and nephews.
Huck was born and raised in Saskatchewan where he excelled at school and sports, especially tennis. In 1940 Huck enlisted in the Canadian Army with the No. 3 Canadian Armoured Corps Reinforcement Unit, with whom he sailed on the Queen Mary to Britain for deployment. He served overseas in North Africa, Holland, Belgium, Italy, France and Germany until 1945. Shortly after returning home from WWII Huck moved to Burnaby and, with his brother, Vernon, bought a motel at Barnet and Hastings Streets. In 1949 the brothers, with their father, “AB”, started a small real estate firm, AB Wenaus & Sons and later a construction company, Wenaus Construction, which played a large part in the residential development of the Brentwood and Lake City areas. In 1961 Huck became a Notary Public for Burnaby. He also served as a governor for the Real Estate Institute of BC from 1962 to 1964 and as President of the Real Estate Board in 1965/66. In 1996, at the age of 74, Huck retired from his Hastings Street notary practice to focus on his other passions – telling jokes, playing bridge and enjoying his garden.
Huck was as large as life and will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. A celebration of Huck’s life will be held at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street in Burnaby, on Saturday, November 1, 2008, from noon to 3 pm.