June MacDonald (Napodi)
March 30, 2009
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of June on February 26. She will be sorely missed by her loving husband of 61 years, Murdoch, her daughters, Teri (Don), Heather (Chris), Grandchildren Cameron, Danica, and Amanda, as well as other family members and friends. There will be as celebration of June’s life at South Burnaby United Church, 7591 Gray Ave. on March 14th at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
Nicola “Nick” Racchi
March 24, 2009
RACCHI, Nicola “Nick” born July 14, 1924, passed away peacefully March 22, 2009 at Lion’s Gate Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family and died in the presence of his devoted wife, soul mate, best friend, and love of his life, Maria. He will be forever missed by his sons: Angelo (Nadia), John, Joe (Martha); daughter Fila (Tony) Testini; grandchildren Miriana, Joshua (Kate), Nicholas, Sarah Jane, Adam, Nicola, Amanda, Lucas; great grandchildren Lexie, Ethan, and Logan and extended family in Italy, Canada and South America and many-many friends.
Nicola immigrated to Canada on June 30, 1966 from Cercepiccola, Italy and made North Vancouver his new home. Nicola was an outstanding husband, father, grandfather and mentor who had a beautiful smile and wonderful sense of humour that defined his character and personality. He was a hard working man that touched many with his warmth and hospitality. He took great pride in his gardens and in all his rockwork and every job was a creation and a legacy left behind. He was a fighter with his cardiovascular disease of three years and fought the odds of this battle until the end. Nicola’s devoted wife and faith in God gave him strength and support as he struggled with his illness. The family wishes to express their utmost thanks to Dr. Ron Village, Dr. Gilbert and all the care givers with VCH south team that attended to Nicola over the last 2 ½ years and the medical and nursing staff throughout LGH, St. Paul’s Hospital and Evergreen.
Prayers to be offered Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Parish, 545 Mahon Ave. North Vancouver, with Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:00 a.m. with entombment to follow at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby BC. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Condolences may offered at
www.BellBurnaby.com.
Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 604-298-2525
Rafo Rafael Drazeta
March 24, 2009
February 25, 1932 – March 15, 2009
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear Husband, Tata and Dido. Rafael migrated in 1954, making his way across Canada, finally settling in Vancouver in 1964. He was a dedicated worker in the steel fabricating trade, specializing in Marine welding. Sadly, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 1999. After a long suffering he spent his last 4 years at the German Canadian Care Home, the family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff for their excellent care.
Survived by his loving wife Yolanda, son Richard, daughter Betty (Louie) Mikulic and grandchildren Katarina, Marina, Matthew and Kiki. Predeceased by his parents and brother Stanko.
Funeral Mass at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28th at Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Catholic Church, 3105 East 1st Ave., Vancouver, B.C. Burial to follow in Croatia. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory and honour may be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia.
Condolences may be offered to the family at
www.bellburnaby.com.
Virginia Turco
March 18, 2009
Virginia with her family by her side, passed peacefully at Mt. St. Joseph’s Hospital, Vancouver, on Monday, March 16, 2009 at the age of 89 years. Born in Serra Padace, Cosenza, Italy on October 31, 1919. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Fiore. Survived by her loving family; children Rosetta (Enrico), Mario (Elida), Caterina (Rosalbino), Ernesto (Antonietta); 10 grand children. The family wish to thank the staff of Holy Family Hospital for their loving care of Mama. Visitation will be held Monday, March 23, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. from the Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi 2025 Napier Street, Vancouver on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with entombment to follow at the Abbey, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Church Fund c/o “the Window of Divine Mercy.” Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Robert Charles Bonar
March 17, 2009
Born Vancouver, September 4, 1951 passed away in North Vancouver, on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at the age of 57 years. He is predeceased by his father Louis in 2007. Lovingly remembered by his mother Lorraine Bonar; two nieces and a nephew numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. at the Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 4276 Hastings St., Burnaby, BC with Funeral Mass on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Pius X Church 1150 Mt. Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lion’s Gate Hospital Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
Mervin Rae Ford
March 17, 2009
August 22, 1931 - February 28, 2009
Early Saturday morning, Merv passed away peacefully in the Burnaby General Hospital. Whether we called him Dad, Grandpa, Uncle Merv or just Merv, he enriched our lives with his wisdom, humour and care, shared so exuberantly with us all.
Remembering him will be easy
because we’ll do it every day.
But losing him will be hard,
causing a heartache that’ll never go away.
We’ll hold him tenderly in our hearts,
and there he’ll forever remain.
We know life must go on without him,
But it will never be the same.
With love always, his Family
Donations can be made to the Union Gospel Mission: http://www.ugm.ca/ways_to_give/online/
Private family arrangements were held on Tuesday March 3rd. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Nives Norma Lewis (nee: Pistor)
March 17, 2009
Born April 14, 1924, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2009. Predeceased by her husband Jack and brother Leo. Survived by sister-in-law Edith, niece Catherine, nephew Michael, and many cousins. Born in Powell River, Nives grew up in Ocean Falls and lived most of her life in Vancouver. She will be deeply mourned and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Special thanks to all the staff at the Villa Carital for their compassionate care. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. on Monday, March 16th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver. Fathers of St. Charles celebrant. Interment will be held at a later date at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Parkinson’s Association would be appreciated.
Dr. Domenico Ursini
March 17, 2009
April 02, 1948 – March 16, 2009 Domenico was born in Villa S. Lucia, Italy and passed away suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents Antonio and Antonina Ursini, in-laws Tony and Sylvia Moscone and sister-in-law Rina. Survived by his loving wife Olivia (Libby), sons Anthony and Marco, sister Rina (Bruno) and brother Federico both in Italy, 2 brothers-in-law Sandy (Gabriella) and Mike (Diane) Moscone, many nephews and nieces here in Canada and Italy. He will also be missed by his dogs, T. Bone and Dollar. Dr. Dom was a P.H.D. Chemist and loved his work at Innovative Manufacturing. Soccer was his passion especially the Italian Leagues. Private family arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Larry Zaurrini
March 17, 2009
Hello there……….
This world will be quieter and less well fed as a result of our loss. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of a loving husband, beloved father, cherished Nonno and great friend. Larry will be lovingly remembered for his great sense of community, his abilities in the kitchen and his big heart. A founding father of the Italian Cultural Centre, Larry loved doing for others, for his friends and family and especially for the community.
He was born and educated in Celano, Italy in 1945. In 1966, he emigrated to Canada in search of a better life for himself, this is where he met his wife Judy (nee Stefanucci) and raised his three children Sante (Linda), Tina (Claudio Suraci) and Filippo (Angela).
His most recent project was his cabin in Sunshine Valley which was completed only recently. This is where he planned to spend his retirement years entertaining his family, numerous friends and the pride of life, his grandchildren, Nicole, Nico, Stefani, Giuliana and Moreno. No expense was spared to make the cabin some place the entire family and his dearest friends could enjoy safely together.
Larry is predeceased by his parents, Sante and Agata Zaurrini, and his parents-in-law, Luigi and Onora Stefanucci. He is survived by his sister, Concetta (Stefano), and brothers Giancarlo (Luisa), and Ezio (Angela), his brother-in-law Andy, sisters-in-law Lucy and Loreta and dearest friends Tony & Angela.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2009 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver. Entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby.
We find solace in the fact that his death was sudden and that he was doing something he loved to do, hiking with his dear friends Carlo and Jorge and his brother Giancarlo.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation are appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Franklyn Foster
March 17, 2009
Born in Fernie on April 21, 1914 to Iestyn and Annie Foster, the youngest of three children, and passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009 at the age of 94 years. While serving in the RCAF during wartime he met and married his first wife, Ruth Dixon, then returned to Nanaimo. Franklyn moved to North Vancouver where he taught at Delbrook High School from 1957 to 1977. Ruth died in 1963 and in 1969 he married Oonagh Joy James. Upon retirement at age 62 he started a love affair with the mountains, still rock climbing and exploring new routes into his 90’s with his hiking group known as the Mocha Crowd. Franklyn will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Joy, sons Michael (Elizabeth) and Marcus (Sharon), stepdaughter Anne Gosse (Bill), grandchildren Karen and Shannon Foster, Alex and Richard Gosse, and many friends. No service by request. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The North Shore Rescue Team Society at 147 E. 14th Street, North Vancouver V7L 2N4, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.