Maria Oliverio (nee Cimino)
January 24, 2012
Maria Oliverio (nee Cimino) aged 87, Mamma, Nonna, bis-Nonna passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 with her hands held tightly by her family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Francesco in 2006 whom she has now happily joined. She is survived by her children Giovanni,Antonio, Maria Teresa and grandchildren, Francesco (Sophia) and great-grandson Mateo, Maria (Michael), and Christina and many relatives and friends both in Canada and Italia. Our Mamma taught us humility and grace, and that there is nothing more important in life than famiglia and amore. We will celebrate her life today and always. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 25, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 4276 Hastings St. Burnaby. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 27, 1:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 2025 Napier St. Vancouver. Entombment to follow at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her nephew who is a missionary in Africa, to help build a village: Attention: Fr. Battista Cimino, Stella Cometa Vancouver, 4641 Fairlawn Drive, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 3R5.
9th Annual Memorial Masses
September 29, 2009
Once again Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel will be hosting 3 Memorial Masses in November. These Memorial Masses allow families to come together again to remember and pray for their loved ones during the month of All Souls. Please join the Slavin family and staff of Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel at one of these special Masses.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Church
3105 E. 1st Ave., Vancouver, B.C.
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
525 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Helen’s Church
3860 Triumph Street, Burnaby, B.C.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Please R.S.V.P. to info@bellburnaby.com or by phone at (604) 298-2525 during regular business hours. Please indicate the Mass and the amount of persons that will attend as refreshments will be served after each Mass.
8th Annual Memorial Masses
November 18, 2008
Memorial Mass with St. Helens Choir
Over 1000 people attended the 8th annual Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel Memorial Masses in Vancouver and Burnaby. The first Mass was celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Croation Church, followed by the second Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church and the third Mass at St. Helen’s Church. Small gold angel pins were given out to all that attended in remembrance of their loved ones. Names of all Catholic deceased individuals that Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel served from November 1, 2007 – October 31, 2008 were read out prior to the start of the Masses at Our Lady of Sorrows Church and St. Helen’s Church. The Slavin family and staff would like to thank the many families that attended. Special thanks to the priests, sisters and Choirs that made each of the evening Masses very special. Receptions followed each Mass and was very appreciated by all. These Masses give families the opportunity to remember and pray for their loved ones that have passed away over this past year.
Helping Your Executor Seminar
November 3, 2008
Strengthening Our Communities
Seminar Program
Most of us have a will, and in that will we have named an executor. But executors’ legal tasks and responsibilities can be intimidating, stressful and costly. It doesn’t help matters that many of us procrastinate, putting off the organization of our
affairs, thus leaving our executor with a more difficult and time consuming job than needs be. “Help! For your Executor” will provide valuable tools to make your
executor’s job both easier and less costly. Seminar topics include:
- How to save on estate settlement fees
- What is probate
- Dangers of joint ownership
- Freezing funeral costs now
- Overview of capital gains
- and much more
When & Where
St. Helen’s Catholic Church Basement
3860 Triumph Street, North Burnaby
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
ALL ARE WELCOME ! FREE TO ATTEND
Please RSVP to Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel at (604) 298-2525 or
info@bellburnaby.com
FAQ: What is the purpose of embalming?
September 10, 2007
Embalming retards the decomposition process and enhances the appearance of the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, thus allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
Press Release: Bell Funeral Chapel Unites with Burnaby Funeral Directors
September 15, 2006
The Slavin family would like to announce that as of September 15, 2006, Bell Funeral Chapel has relocated to 4276 Hastings Street, North Burnaby.
This move united Burnaby Funeral Directors with Bell Funeral Chapel. The Slavin family and staff continue the tradition of quality service, from the new Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel.
FAQ: What is the Purpose of a Funeral or Memorial Service?
September 10, 2006
Today’s funerals and memorials have evolved from ancient customs around death and disposition of the body. Where the technology and social forces surrounding the rituals have changed, funerals are still recognized as the best way:
- For the living to show respect for the dead
- To help survivors engage the grief process
We invite you to explore the current trends in funeral and memorial services. Call 604-298-2525 to speak with one of our funeral service professionals today.