Obituaries
Emira Longo
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emira on January 13, 2012 at the age of 60 years. She is predeceased by her father Pietro, mother Catarina and brother Gino. Emira is survived by her loving family, husband Lucio “Pat” Longo, children Rene (Fernanda), Dario (Jody), and Nico; grandchildren Madisen, Aleksa, and Ante; mother-in-law
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Ann (Ankica) Sertic
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Ann. She was born in Udbina, Lika, Croatia on January 1, 1924 and passed away peacefully on January 7, 2012. Ann was predeceased by her husband Mike in 2006. Survived by daughter Mary, son Tony (Jandy) and several nieces and nephews and their families. Prayers will be offered
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Lily Raffaela Ballarin
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
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Eugenio Bevacqua
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
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George Kowbel
George was born April 16, 1921 in Melville, Saskatchewan, passed away December 28, 2011 at the age of 90 years. Served in the RCAF 1940 to 1945, serving overseas. In 1942, he married his hometown sweetheart, Mabel Trueman. In 1952, he started work in the BC Forest Industry, and was an active Trade Unionist, serving as a Union Official
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Louis Valente
Louis was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 12, 1928 and he moved with his family to Canada at the age of 3. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of my loving husband, dad, papa and uncle. With his children who never left his side it broke our hearts to lose you on December 29th. Louis you did not go alone because part of me went with
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Guido Rasera
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Guido Rasera, beloved father, grandfather and brother, on December 29, 2011 at the age of 85 years. Guido is predeceased by his loving wife Lina (1998); sister Liliana (1959). He will be greatly missed by his son Franco (Debbie); daughter Anita (Antonello); grandsons Joshua and Benjamin; and
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Immacolata (Emma) Guglielmucci
June 2, 1925 – December 26, 2011 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, and grandmother. Born June 2, 1925 in Fragneto Monforte, Italy, mom passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 86, after a long and courageous struggle with dementia. Mom was predeceased by her husband Antonio, brother-and
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Antonio Freda
March 18, 1935 – December 22, 2011 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father, and nonno. After a short battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully with family by his side. He is survived by his wife Virginia, daughter Mary (Lewis), son Angelo (Tina), grandsons Nico, Cameron, Lucas, Matthew and Antonio; as well as
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Pietro Sudiro
Pietro born Trissino, Vicenza, Italy September 15, 1930 passed away peacefully December 21, 2011 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his loving family, wife Maria Pia; children Antonella, Guido (Carolyn), Danny (Laura), and Debbie; grandchildren Matthew, Jessica, Daniel, Danika, and Rocco. Special thank-you to Dyan who cared for him daily at
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