Raffaele Ricci
March 31, 2011
June 4, 1933 – March 30, 2011
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raffaele, beloved husband, father and nonno. Predeceased by his father, Nicola Ricci and his mother Antonietta Ricci (Fiorante) and sister-in-law Vicki Ricci. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Jennie, children, Deborah (Mike), Nicholas (Kim), Marina (Ray), Lisa (Egbert) and lovingly missed by his grandchildren, Andrea, Michael, Adrienne, Christopher, Aliza, Sydnee, Taylor, Max and Maddie, sisters Nancy (Duilio), Ginetta (John), brother Vince, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was born in Civitanova Del Sannio. He immigrated to Canada in 1949 and settled in Vancouver. His first love was music and soon became a well known musician in the Italian community. He loved his family more than life itself and in his later years he loved tending to his garden. Ralph was larger than life and everyone who knew him will miss him. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 11:30am at Holy Cross Church,1450 Delta Avenue, Burnaby. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, South Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Nicholas Burma
March 28, 2011
December 23, 1916 – March 28, 2011
Nicholas was born in Kiev, Ukraine and passed away peacefully at St. Vincents Langara Hospital, Vancouver, B.C. Predeceased by his daughter Dores Johnston in 1991. Survived by his loving wife Mary, daughter Deanna (Wayne) Smith, and 2 sisters Effe Gorval and Jennie Gorval. Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 31st at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C. Entombment Ocean View Abbey, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Isabel D’Sa (nee Pinheiro)
March 28, 2011
September 15, 1927 – March 25, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Mai, Isabel D’Sa (nee Pinheiro) on Friday, March 25th, 2011 at the age of 83 years. She is predeceased by her loving husband Lawrence. She is survived by her loving family, children Joseph (Geri), Apolonia, Anthony, Bonaventure (Lore), Louis (Jennifer), Maria (Richard) and Christine (Victor); grandchildren Cheryl, Trevor, Chantel, Jordan, Laheisha, Nicholas, Alison, Jared, Elena, Rachel, Renee, and Nathan; brother Manuel Pinheiro (Licardine) sister-in-law Angela Pinheiro and many nieces, nephews and friends. Prayers will be offered on Wednesday, March 30th at 7:30 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Church 525 South Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. where the Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, March 31st at 11:30 am. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Umberto Palcich
March 22, 2011
August 2, 1932 Cittanova di D’dalia, Italy
March 21, 2011 Vancouver, BC
After a courageous battle with cancer, our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle Umberto passed away on March 21, 2011 at the age of 78 years. He is predeceased by his father, Antonio, and mother, Anna. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Maria; son Franco (Xochitl); daughter, Loredana D’Sa (Bonaventure); grandchildren Alison and Rachel; sisters Maria (Gino), Elda, Rosalia, Yolanda (Edi), Alice (Toni); brothers Luigi (Sonia), Claudio, as well as Bassanese and Zucchi family and many nieces, nephews and friends in Canada and Italy. Special thank-you to the caring staff at St. James Cottage Hospice. Visitation, 6- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011 from the Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 4276 Hastings St. Burnaby, BC. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 525 S. Slocan St. Vancouver, BC. Entombment to follow at the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers donation to the BC Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
“Forever in our hearts”
Rosa Terlicher
March 21, 2011
March 5, 1953 – March 17, 2011
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, Rosa Terlicher on March 17, 2011 at the age of 58 years. Rosa is predeceased by her father Giuseppe Marandola. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years Gino, her children Rita and Pamela, mother Lina Marandola, sisters Annita (Paqualino) Ranallo, Lidia (Claudio) Ranallo, brothers-in-law Jack (Kathy) Terlicher, Remo (Antonella) Terlicher in Italy, sister-in-law Adriana (Danilo) Di Garlati in Argentina, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Special thank-you to the doctors and nurses at Vancouver Hospital ICU. Prayers will be offered Thursday, March 24 at 6:30pm from St. Helen’s Church 3860 Triumph St. Burnaby where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 25 at 10am. Entombment to follow at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Intensive Care Unit. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com. She will forever be remembered for her caring heart, hard work and passion for baking. Ti amiamo per sempre.
Olga Solda
March 21, 2011
September 18, 1917 – March 18, 2011
Olga was born in Valdagno, Vicenza Italy and passed away peacefully in Vancouver, BC surrounded by her family. Olga was predeceased by her husband Filippo in 1992. She is survived by her loving family, daughters Milvia (Luigi) and Valeria (Luigi); grandchildren Giorgio (Michelle), Daniel (Carla), Patrick and Steven (Marianna) and 7 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver. Interment will take place at a later date in Valdagno, Italy. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of BC would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Onorina (Rina) Tatto
March 18, 2011
Comforted by her loving family, Rina passed away peacefully at the age of 93 years. She had a full and challenging life. Left on her own by the untimely death of her husband Angelo, she worked with courage and with an unwavering faith in God to raise a family of five children. She is survived by son Peter (Seba), daughters Valeria (Natalino), Anna Maria (Rino), Ancilla (Joseph) and Roberta (John), ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Prayers will be offered at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, 3860 Triumph Street, Burnaby, B.C. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to a charitable organization of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Glen Harold Driscoll
March 15, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Glen Harold Driscoll on March 8, 2011 at the age of 51. He is predeceased by his father Harold Driscoll. Glen is survived by his loving family, Mother Sigridur Driscoll, brothers Allan and Brian (Kim), sister Sharon (Michael), and nieces and nephews Greg, Melissa, and Melanie. Special thank you to staff at Burnaby General Hospital. A Memorial will be held Friday March 18, 2011 at 2pm at St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church, 1030 Sperling Ave. Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations may made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
William Henry Hall (Bill)
March 15, 2011
November 28, 1927 – March 6, 2011
William passed away peacefully at Burnaby General Hospital from complications related to a heart condition.
William was born in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1927. Predeceased by his father William Henry Sr. ,mother, Harriet Ann, his wife Mary Gwynneth; survived by his sons Edwin (Cynthia), Trevor (Sandra) and grandchildren Samara and Jarrett.
William grew up in Vancouver, graduated from John Oliver High School in 1945. He went on to get his degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (1950). He spent the next 43 years in the construction industry working with a variety of electrical contracting companies eventually going on to become president of Houle Electric. Before and after retiring in 1993, he spent much of his time contributing to his field participating in a variety of trade associations including the Electrical Contractors Association, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Amalgamated Construction Association and the Construction Labour Relations Association of BC. In 1994 he was elected into the Electrical Industry Hall of Fame.
William worked on a variety of international projects in England, British Honduras (Belize), Argentina and India. It was during this time that he developed a love for things Spanish which ultimately led him to learn the language. He enjoyed travel, the outdoors, opera and classical music.
He will be missed by his family, friends and colleagues.
Memorial Service to be held: Monday, March 21, 2011, 2:00 p.m., St Margarets of Scotland Anglican Church. 1030 Sperling Ave., Burnaby.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to Share Family and Community Services (www.sharesociety.ca)
Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements
Giovanni Luciani
March 14, 2011
March 26, 1929 – March 10, 2011
Giovanni, born in Mozzagrogna, Chieti, Italy, passed away suddenly at the age of 81 years. He is predeceased by 10 siblings. Survived by sister Teresa Pietramala in Vancouver, and siblings Filomena and Giuseppe in Italy; niece Giulia Cantagallo, nephew Piero Pietramala, niece Mariella Testini and their spouses in Vancouver, and many family in Italy. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 525 S. Slocan St. Vancouver, BC. Entombment to follow at the Garden Mausoleum, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.