Clementina Eremita
July 11, 2011
September 13, 1917 – July 07, 2011
Clementina was born in Bonefro, Campo Basso, Italy and passed away peacefully at Bradden Private Hospital, Vancouver, B.C. Predeceased by her husband, Domenico and brother Domenico. Survived by her sister-in-law, 2 nieces and nephew in Italy, 1 niece and 2 nephews in Calgary, Alberta and several friends. Visitation for friends on Thursday, July 14th between 3:00 p.m – 4:30 p.m. at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 15th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, the Abbey, Burnaby, B.C. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Antonia Luongo
July 9, 2011
February 08, 1915 – July 08, 2011
Antonia was born in Cuccaro Vetere, (Sa), Italy and passed away peacefully at Eagle Ridge Hospital with her family by her side. Pre-deceased by her husband, Nicola in 1995 and son-in-law Giovanni. Survived by her loving family, children Maria (Alberto), Anna (Enzo) and Emma, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, sister Teresa and brothers Bernardo and Lorenzo. Prayers will be offered at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14th. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, the Abbey, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Adeline Emily Bednas
July 7, 2011
Adeline passed away on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 at the age of 85 years. She is predeceased by her parents Matt and Mary Harrison, and brothers Art and Ernie. She is survived by her loving family; son Randall; daughter Beverly (Marcel Clutchey); grandchildren Jennifer and Mark; sisters Lillian and Rose, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mom worked as a Mining Recorder for the BC Dept. of Mines & Petroleum. She loved her music and sang with Sweet Adelines and the Bonsor and Confederation choirs. She was a great Mom and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Special thank-you to the Doctors and Staff at Burnaby Hospital. A celebration of Adeline’s life will be held Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 4276 Hastings St., Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to the Canadian Cancer Foundation.
Antonio Leone
July 7, 2011
January 23, 1917 – July 05, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Antonio, who was born in Ponte, Benevento, Italy. Pre-deceased by his wife Antonietta, brothers Cosimo, Pietro and Giovanni and sister Nicolina. He is survived by his loving family, children Frank and Teresa (Don), grandchildren Laura (David), Leah (Frank), Tania (Jeremy), Adam and Lauralee (Larry), great grandchildren Taylor, Alexa, Kaya, Lucas, Mattias, Georgia, Cruz and Linkin, sister Caterina in Italy, many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, the Abbey, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Rita Susin
July 7, 2011
1922 – 2011
Rita Susin passed away peacefully in Burnaby on July 5th, 2011. She was pre-deceased by her husband Rino on November 18, 2010. Rita started her life “nei Campi di San Gaetano” in Treviso, Italy. Sadly, at age 12 she lost her mother. Marrying Rino after the war she moved in with his family and worked the land daily while raising 4 children. In 1958 the farm girl that had never been beyond the town gates, packed up her 4 children and crossed the Atlantic alone, by ship, to meet up with her husband who had left 2 years earlier to work in Canada. From Halifax to Vancouver, with no English, only a destination on a piece of paper and blind faith in her man, her CN train rolled westward with 2 kids under each arm. This is the essence of Rita – quiet courage, determined resilience, unconditional love and belief in her family. Settling in Vancouver’s East End, the family all became increasingly active in the Italian community after being embraced by them with incredible friendship and love. Working full time for many years, Rita juggled a full house of now 5 children, with the arrival of the youngest. Nurturing, caring, always welcoming, Rita created a wonderfully busy home of kids and friends, filled with love and values. She was her own lady – independent and individual. Her quiet poise, selfless kindness, never an unkind word, and non-judgemental style was an inspiration to her children and others. She nurtured with love both her family and her beloved flowers. She baked legendary cakes and biscotti. She made wicked lasagna, risotto and Tiramisu. Dad’s wild mushrooms and radicchio on the stove in winter were legendary with her Sunday roasts, always on time after the morning Mass. She canned and she cooked, she loved her sports and those “poveri” Canucks. She knitted slippers and colourful blankets, reattached every fallen button and turned up the music for the “Trevisani nel Mondo” choir. She loved her evening Mass on TV and Sister Angelica on Tuesdays, but most of all she loved her grandchildren. Everyone got their envelope from Nonna on their special day. Bocci at Confederation park with friends, summer holidays in Penticton and travels around the world, weekly card nights with the gang, telephone chats with the girlfriends and family in Europe – life was full and rich to her very last day. Rita loved hot summer days, with her Diadora beanie hat on her head, and dinner from the garden on the back porch, followed by her favorite moment of the day; coffee with Sambuca and cake, over slow conversation with Rino and family and friends. Three years ago an angel knocked on her door – Louise, who brought laughter, joy, friendship, love and much fun into Rita’s life. The movie of this unlikely wonderful frienship will be out soon. Rita was a blessing and a gift to her family and friends. She was cared for and loved in return by her children and spouses: Sergio + Debbie, Ferruccio + Rosa, Fiorenza + Winston, Livio + Jane, Marisa + Anthony. And her 9 grandchildren who adore their Nonna: Scott, Darren, Shandell, Ferruccio Jr, Sonia, Devin, Andre, Devante and Vanessa. Cousins Angelo, Anna, Giovanni and Sabrina all shared in the light she shined. Rita’s life was rich and full – an inspiration. She left a proud legacy of friends and family in her new adopted Canada. Pretty good and Well Done for a farm girl from Italia. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday July 11, at 10 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church 525 S. Slocan St. Vancouver followed by entombment at Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com