Terra Josephine Wood
March 17, 2009
May 25, 1983 – March 10, 2009 It is with great sadness we announce Terra’s passing on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. She is predeceased by her grandfather Samuel Pignatelli, grandmother Nola Wood, and great-grandfather Emilio Iannattone. Terra is survived by her loving parents Brian and Maria Wood; sister Elisa Marie Wood; grandparents Carlo and Josephine Pallotto (Pignatelli), grandfather Robert Wood; great-grandmother Serafina Iannattone, uncles Angelo (Caroline) Pignatelli and family, David (Dawn) Pignatelli and family, John (Marilyn) Griffen and family, Doug Wood; Aunt Darlene Wood and family, Suzanne Harjadene and family and many extended relatives and friends. Prayers will be offered Friday, March 20, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church 1450 Delta Avenue, Burnaby, where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation or a charity of choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Ronald Vendel Steve Molnar
March 13, 2009
Molnar, Ronald V. S.
July 23, 1952 – March 11, 2009
We are saddened to announce the loss of our husband, son, brother in law, and Uncle “Ron” at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC. Ron loved life and spent a lot of time in the outdoors with his friends and his beloved dogs. He was a longtime member of Local 97 Iron Workers. He was predeceased by his father Vendel and father in law Bill Bruin. Ron is survived by his loving wife Donna, mother Margaret, mother in law Rita Bruin and sister and brother in law Lyn & Don Beaucamp and their family as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Mass will be on Monday March 16, 2009 at 11:00 am. at Holy Cross Church 1450 Delta Ave., Burnaby, BC. Reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Ronald Thomas Julian
March 11, 2009
JULIAN Ron
Suddenly at his home in Burnaby B.C. on Monday March 2, 2009 in his 54th year. Much loved brother of Mary and her husband Ralph Muller. Dear uncle to Katie and Sean. Son of Bertha Julian and the late Philip Julian. Nephew of Dorothy Graham. Ron worked as a Lab Technologist employed at the BC Children’s Hospital. In the past he also worked at the Royal Columbian Hospital and even taught at the British Columbia Institute of Technology for over two years. Ron was very well liked and a very dedicated and hard worker. He also made conscious life decisions to help improve the environment. Ron was taken from us too soon! Now resting with inner peace. Cremation with a Memorial Service at a later date. If so desired, donations to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation or Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online donations accepted. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Maria Luiza Rosario
March 10, 2009
ROSARIO – Maria Luiza
Born December 1, 1927 in Macau, passed away March 6, 2009 at Royal Columbian Hospital. Maria was predeceased by her husband Luiz, daughter Maria and sons Jude and Lionel. Survived by her loving children Elna (Robert da Roza), Michael and Adrian (Michelle Buglioni), daughter-in-law Linda Rosario; son-in-law Keith Ratcliffe and grandchildren Neil and Joy Ratcliffe. Prayers will be offered at 5:00 p.m.on Friday, March 13, 2009 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 6610 Balmoral Street, Burnaby where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Brain Injury Association of Canada would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Luigia Buble
March 6, 2009
BUBLE – Luigia (Luisa)
1909 – 2009
Sadly our beloved Mamma Luisa passed on March 1st at Mt. St. Joseph Hospital. Luisa was born in Rivignio, Istria, immigrated Italy to Canada in 1950, settled in Vancouver. Luisa is predeceased by her husbands, Girolamo Quarantotto (1975) and Michael Buble (1991). Survived by her loving daughters, Gianna, Fiamma, Alba, Gioia, Lidia, Libera, Edivige, many grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren, family and friends. Luisa always had a smile for everyone until the end. Special thanks to Dr. Rino Moccia, for his exemplary care, and dedication; to the dedicated staff at Villa Carital and Mt. St. Joseph Hospital for their care and compassion. Prayers to be held on Thursday, March 12th at 8:00 pm and Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 13th at 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 555 Slocan St Vancouver, BC, Entombment to follow, Ocean View Burial Park, Abbey Mausoleum, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Luisa’s memory to the: Heart & Stroke Foundation; Providence Mt. St. Joseph Hospital Foundation; and Villa Carital Foundation. You may offer the family condolences at www.bellburnaby.com
Antonio Natale Greco
March 6, 2009
GRECO – Antonio Natale
December 23, 1955 – March 05, 2009
Antonio was born in Comune Di Carolei, Cosenza, Italy and passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his sister; Louisa Emily Greco Jones. Antonio leaves behind his loving wife; Giovanna Maria, parents; Alberto and Maria, sister Tereasa Greco (Jonas), niece; Allie, in-laws; Pietro and Regina, Sabrina DiFonzo and Amalia (John) Pante, other relatives and friends. Prayers will be offered at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. where the Mass of Christian will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11th. Entombment Ocean View South Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Michael David Flood
March 6, 2009
FLOOD, David Michael passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at St. Michael’s Hospice, Burnaby, BC at the age of 54 years. Predeceased by his father Arthur and brother Donald. Lovingly remembered by his mother June and brother Dennis. The family wish to thank the staff at St. Michael’s Hospice for their loving care of David. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army Cariboo Hill Temple, 7195 Cariboo Rd. Burnaby, BC.
Jean Mary Robertson
March 6, 2009
Robertson, Jean Mary passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the age of 98 years. Jean was the second daughter of Judge and Mrs. H.E.A Robertson of Prince George, BC. She is survived by her loving family; sister Elisabeth Robertson; sisters-in-law Gladys Robertson and Mary Robertson; nieces Mary-Jo Brown (Richard), Kathleen Robertson and Peggy Robertson; nephews Rocke Robertson, Doug Robertson (Kay), Bruce Robertson (Maryvonne) and Duncan Robertson; a number of great-nieces and great-nephews and dear friend Josephine Aitken. Jean spent her early days in Prince George with her six brothers and sisters. She spent a number of years in Montreal working for Trans Canada Airlines returning to rural BC where she enjoyed the natural beauty of the country-side. Prayers will be offered Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 22561 – 121 Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC where the Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Maria Buczynskyj
March 6, 2009
BUCZYNSKYJ, Maria passed away peacefully at Dogwood Lodge, on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Nykolaus and son Michael. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Lisa (Bruce). Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church 3150 Ash St. Vancouver, BC with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, BC.
Antonio Mario Zanatta
March 6, 2009
Antonio Mario Zanatta
March 8, 1922 – March 5, 2009
Passed away on March 5, 2009 in Burnaby, British Columbia. Tony was born on March 8, 1922 on a farm in Ponzano, Italy and grew up in a large family including brothers Ettore, Checci, Pierro, Aldo, Vittorio, Guido and sister Maria. He immigrated to Canada in 1949 and worked in the logging industry with his uncle Joe Zanatta in Campbell River. Tony later settled in Burnaby and began his own company, which achieved great success, undertaking construction projects all over British Columbia until his retirement. He is survived by his two sons; Tony and Roy, granddaughter Natalie, siblings; Vittorio, Pierro and Maria, nephew Joe and family and friends in both Canada and Italy. Funeral service will be held at Holy Cross Church, 1450 Delta Avenue Burnaby, BC on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers a donation to the BC Cancer foundation would be appreciated.