Lily Raffaela Ballarin
January 4, 2012
1941 – 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, nana, aunt and friend, Lily. On January 3rd with her family at her side, Lily accepted God’s calling of eternal life, after a lengthy and courageous battle with leukemia. Lily is predeceased by her brother and niece Joseph and Lisa Montemurro. Lily is survived by her loving family; husband Danilo, children Robert (Michelle), Lora and Christopher (Carly) and grandchildren Nico, Marco and Bianca. Lily was born on September 25th, 1941 in Nordegg, Alberta. She enjoyed life to the fullest and treasured the time spent with her family and friends. She was loved by many and her memory will live forever in our hearts. Prayers will be offered at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2025 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6th. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park the South Mausoleum. A special thank-you to Dr. Kevin Song and the nurses of the BMT Unit at Vancouver Hospital for their compassion and care. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Leukemia / BMT Program at Vancouver Hospital. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
Eugenio Bevacqua
January 3, 2012
Born February 4, 1927 in Altilia, Cosenza, Italy passed away January 2, 2012 at Burnaby Hospital. Eugenio is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Rosina; brothers and sister Antonio (Iolanda), Umberto, Maria (Agostino), Frank (Heather) and Pierino (Monika); sister-in-law Giuseppina; many nieces, nephews in Vancouver, Ontario and Italy. He was predeceased by his brothers Vittorio and Amedeo. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Bell and Burnaby Funeral Chapel 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2012 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver. Entombment will follow at Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.