Bruna Pasqua Defend (nee Pasut)

Bruna Pasqua Defend (nee Pasut)

January 2, 1921 – January 21, 2012

Surrounded by her loving family, ‘Nonna’ passed away peacefully shortly after her 91st Birthday. She was born in San Vito al Tagliamento, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1952. Bruna was a long time member of the Lega Femminile Italiana aff. C.I.C. She is predeceased by her husband Mario (1974), her brother Angelo (2001), and her sister Giuliana (2011.) She is survived by her sister Maria in Italy; her 3 children: Luisa (Antonio), Paolo (Lorraine), and Danny (Brenda); grandchildren Stephanie (Othello), Tamarra, Deanna (George), Tennille, Adriano, Dustin, and Nicolas; great grandchildren Sebastian and Ava; and extended family in Vancouver and Italy. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 10:00a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 S. Slocan St. Vancouver. Burial to follow at Ocean View Burial Park. Thank you to all the nurses and staff from Fraser Health Home Health Care and Burnaby Hospital, with a special thank you to Jasta and Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Our Lady of Sorrows Church would be greatly appreciated.

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Posted by Obituaries on January 23, 2012     3 Comments

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  1. Julie Bertelli on January 24th, 2012 11:01 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time,Nonna Bruna will surely be missed.
    Our deepest Condolences,
    Dino Julie , Carlo Bianca , Mikela and Sonia

  2. Manlio & Lucia Cupo on January 24th, 2012 11:03 pm

    To Luisa, Paolo, Danny and families
    We are deeply saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you all.
    Manlio, Lucia and family

  3. Noreen Cecchetto on January 25th, 2012 11:43 pm

    Louisa and Tony, in times like this it is difficult to find words, extending our sincere sympathy and friendship

    Noreen

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