Vittoria Leone
October 31, 2011
December 26, 1912 – October 28, 2011
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loved one, Vittoria. Born in Ponte, Benevento, Italy, almost 99 years ago, Vittoria immigrated to Canada in 1967, predeceased by her loving husband, Giovanni. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Antonietta and Carmela (Donato), her grandchildren, Josie (John), John (Lina), Marisa, Sandra, Mara (Ishmael), and Angelo (Tracy). Her 8 great-grand children will miss her loving hugs and kisses. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, the 3rd, at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Sorrows, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver. Entombment to follow at the Abbey mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Huntington’s Society of Canada and the BC Cancer Society.
Vittoria (Victoria) Rocchetti
October 26, 2011
Our family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our dearest mother at the age of 81 on the 24th October 2011. Mother was predeceased by her husband Vincenzo and their son Joseph. Victoria was also predeceased by her sister Sandra (Nino), her sister-in law Angela (Domonic), Victoria (Nazarano), brother-in law Vincenzo (Libby) and Michael (Anna). Mom will be sadly missed by her children Paul, David (Shelly) as well as grandchildren Vincent, Mark (Pary), Curtis and her great grandchildren Talia and Nicca as well as many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her brother Guerino (Carmela) and sister Libby (Vincenzo). Prayers will be offered on Friday the 28th at 7:30 pm and funeral services will be held on Saturday the 29th at 10am at Our Lady of Sorrows, 525 S. Slocan St. Vancouver. Entombment to follow at the Abbey mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the charity of your choice.
Paolino Bruno Carino
October 21, 2011
January 25, 1928 – October 19, 2011
Bruno passed away peacefully at Burnaby General Hospital on October 19, 2011. Predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Dolores on May 8, 2011. Survived by daughter Sandra (Kelly); grandsons Grant and Adam; brother Primo (Luisa); sisters Silvana in Italy, and Amelia; and many nieces and nephews both in Canada and Italy. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church 3860 Triumph St. Burnaby. Entombment to follow at the Garden Mausoleum, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Antonio Salandini
October 18, 2011
July 5, 1935 – October 17, 2011
We are greatly saddened to announce the sudden passing of Tony on October 17th, 2011. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years Eleonora; children Carla LaLeggia (Joe), Linda Johnston (Ken) and Anthony; grandchildren Natalie, Joey, Chloe and Trevor; brother Frank (Barbara); sisters in Italy and Switzerland, Lina, Antonietta and Mirca. Nonno Tony was born July 5th, 1935 in Galleria, Veneta, Italy and came to Canada in 1957. Eleonora followed in 1959 and they were married. He spent his life working hard as a painter and builder and provided well for his family. He loved his grandkids and enjoyed watching them grow. He loved a good hockey game and took great pride in his grandkids accomplishments. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at St. Helen’s Church, 3860 Triumph Street, Burnaby. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Raffaele Merola
October 17, 2011
Born February 25, 1928 in Futani, Salerno, Italy, passed away in Burnaby, BC on October 14, 2011. Predeceased by his wife of 58 years Anna (2008) and his brother Sabato (1992). Loving and missing him are his son Tony (Linda), grandchildren Raffael and Roberto; brother and sisters, Giuseppe (Concetta), Giuseppina, Anna (Antonio), Antonietta (Franco), sister-in-law Amedea. Prayers will be offered at 7:30pm on Thursday October 20, 2011 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 Slocan St. Vancouver where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00am. Entombment to follow at Ocean View burial Park – Abbey Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Society of BC would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Maria Sferra
October 17, 2011
Maria, born in Carovilli, Isernia, Italy on February 1, 1932 passed away peacefully in New Westminster, BC on October 16, 2011 at the age of 79 years. She is predeceased by her daughter Liliana and sister Nicoletta. She is survived by her loving family; husband of 57 years Lorenzo; children Bruna (Tony), Carlo (Lorinda), and Dino (Maria); grandchildren Rosanna (Shane), Marcella (Ryan), Sandra, Joe, David, Miranda, and Rebecca; great-grandsons Rocco and Jacob; brothers/sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church 3860 Triumph St. Burnaby. Entombment at Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Ante Mustapic
October 17, 2011
March 5, 1938 – October 16, 2011
Ante passed away on October 16, 2011 at the age of 73 years. He is survived by his loving family; wife Mila; children Ivana (Fred) Campbell, Mary (Franco) Andreola, and Suzy (Tony) Liguori; grandchildren Hudson, Jacob, Julian, Ella, Pietro, Damiano, and Julia; brothers Dinko and Srecko; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Special thank-you to the entire Palliative care team at St. Paul’s Hospital and the Robert and Lily Lee family and Community Health team. Prayers will be offered Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Church 3105 E. 1st Ave. Vancouver, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. Entombment to follow in the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Karoly Nagy
October 12, 2011
December 08, 1920 – October 10, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karoly, who was born in Prnjavor, Bosnia Hercegovina. Predeceased by his beloved wife Piroska. Survived by his 2 sons Stephen and Lou, grandchildren Michael, Michelle, Mike, Crystal, Dawny, Nikki and Paul, great-grandchildren, Emily, Claire, Bo, Beckett and Bryce, many nieces, nephews and friends. Special thank-you to cousin Lajos and Zlato Eper for their on going and loving support over the many years. Prayers will be offered at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17th at Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, 1810 East 7th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. Entombment to follow at Garden of Gethsemani, Surrey, B.C. 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
Lorenzo Di Francesco
October 12, 2011
With heavy hearts we say goodbye to our beloved papa, Nonno, zio. Born in Serradifalco, Italy on August 9, 1928 and passed on October 10, 2011 with his family at his side. Lorenzo came to Canada as a young man first landing by ship in New York and then making his way to Vancouver where he settled to raise his family. He leaves behind his adoring wife of 57 years Gaetana; children Lillo (Aphrodite), Concetta (Kenneth), Leonardo (Patrizia); his cherished grandchildren, Daniela, twins Rachel and Samantha, Michaela, Matteo, Alessia and Lorenzo; his brother and sister in-law, Gaetano and Carmela Scamacca and Gioacchino Territo along with other relatives, nieces and nephews in Italy and Canada. Hardworking strong and gentle, Nonno had a generous spirit and devoted much of his time to his family. He loved gardening, especially his tomatoes, but mostly he loved his wife. All will miss him. We would like to thank the staff at VGH and Brock Farhni for all their help and compassion. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 10:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 2025 Napier St. Vancouver. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, South Mausoleum Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to Opportunities for the Disabled are welcome. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com. We ask, in the spirit of Nonno, that you tell your family how much you love them. “Vai con dio”
Joseph Mario LeBrun
October 12, 2011
Joseph passed away on October 11, 2011 at the age of 77 years. He is predeceased by his wife Margaret, son Kevin, brother Pio and sister Josephine. He is survived by his loving family; children Kathleen, Keith (Esther), Michael, and Jack; grandchildren Richard, Joseph, Ashlee, Rae-Anne, Nicolas, Jeremiah, Jonah, Daniel, and Emily; sisters Marion and Rose; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special thank-you to Holly, the staff, and residents at Concord Retirement Residence for making him comfortable and welcome. Joe was a dedicated member of the ILWU Local 500 for 40 years. He was well known and loved by his fellow workers, whom he advocated for with passion and truth. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 2025 Napier St. Vancouver, BC. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com