May 12, 1926 – May 15, 2012

With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of beloved
husband, father, and grandfather, who just celebrated his 86th birthday.
Stipe will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 40 years, Rose; daughters
Kathy (Steve), Mary (Nikola); stepson Rajko (Suzana) and nine loving grandchildren:
Luka, Antonia, Victoria, Adrianna, Daniel, Mark, Jake, Olivia and Matija; brother Joso,
sister Ana ; and predeceased by his sister Jela; and numerous family members and
friends in Canada and Croatia. Prayers will be offered Monday, May 21st at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Church on 1st and Lillooet in Vancouver at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 22nd at 11:00 am also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Church. Entombment to follow at the, Ocean View Burial Park, South Mausoleum.

1927 – 2012

Our wonderful and blessed mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012. She now joins her love, our father, Giuseppe, eternally with our Lord. “Mamma Maria” will never be forgotten for all the love she gave to her family and friends. She is survived by her six children Luisa (Peavey), Raimondo, Lucia (Dan), Doreen (Jim), Dino (Margherita), Gilda (Shawn), 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She also leaves behind her sister, Sylvia Conci and family in Ontario and the USA; also her Giardino cousins in BC, Manitoba and Italy. Prayers will be offered on Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm from Holy Cross Catholic Church on 1450 Delta Avenue where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd at 10:00 am. Entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 3789 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation and Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com

March 1, 1937 – May 14, 2012
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our wife, mother and Nonna, Lucia Teresa Santi. She is survived by her loving family, husband Nino, son Dennis (Arlene), grandchildren Natalie and Benjamin, brothers and sisters, Giannino (deceased), Danillo, Gigetta, Pinetta, Bertila, Mariella and many nieces and nephews. Visitation viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 6:00 – 8:00pm at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 10:00am at St. Jude’s Parish, 3078 Renfrew Street, Vancouver. Entombment to follow at the South Mausoleum Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. A luncheon reception to follow (12:30pm) at the Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver. Thank you Mum for taking care of me and Dad, with your wonderful cooking, your concern and love for our family always, even through your more difficult times of life. We will always love you and miss you…. bye Mum.

July 17, 1921 – May 14, 2012

Born July 17, 1921 in Taurianova, Reggio Calabria, Italy, passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Grazia is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Domenico; children Mariella (Peter), Nicola (Emanuela); grandchildren Dominic, Michael, Natasha and Pamela; brother Joe (Josie) and sister Lauretta and many nieces, nephews and friends here and in Italy. Visitation for family & friends 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 24th at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 4276 Hastings St., Burnaby, BC. Parking behind funeral chapel off Pender Street–come directly through back door. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 25th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 S. Slocan Street, Vancouver, BC. Entombment to follow at the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC.

November 09, 1924 – May 13, 2012
Ivan was born in Valun, Cres, Croatia, passed away peacefully at the Crossroads Hospice, Port Moody, B.C. Predeceased by his brother Don Pasquale. Will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Maria (nee Toic); sons John (Lisa) and Joseph (Traci); grandchildren Adriana, Nick and Christina, sisters in Croatia, Giuseppina and Maria, many other relatives, friends and neighbors. Ivan was a proud family man with a great sense of humour who loved gardening, watching WWE and playing Briscola with anyone who was willing, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed family celebrations and looked forward to weekend errands with his sons. He was proud of his family roots in Valun, nothing made him happier than being “Doma” and introducing his family to his birthplace. He will be cherished and thought of by all who knew him. Thanks to everyone at Burnaby Hospital and the Crossroads Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 17th at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, 3860 Triumph Street, Burnaby, B.C. Entombment Ocean View Burial Park, South Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Crossroads Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.

Born June 1, 1929, Bartol “Bajo” Ilicic entered heaven’s gate peacefully on May 5th, 2012 after a courageous ten-year battle with multiple myeloma.  His final days were spent surrounded by close family and friends that he had touched throughout his memorable life.  Bajo loved life.  He was happiest in the presence of his family and dedicated his life to providing for them.  He enjoyed to travel and took every opportunity to visit new places and people.   Bajo carried a big smile and a positive outlook, finding a way to make every one of life’s moments a memorable one. Bartol is survived by a loving family that will carry on his legacy: his loving and dedicated wife Marica; Children – Mike and Myra; Siblings – Joso, Ferdo and Mara; Grandchildren – Alan, Christina, Jason, Olivia, Sandra and Sylvia; Great Grandchildren – Logan, William and Noemi.  He is embraced by his loving family members in Heaven: Children – Ivo; Parents – Vida and Mile; Siblings – Fabian, Luka, Alojza, and Nedeljko.  Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 11 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3105 East 1st Avenue Vancouver, BC.  Entombment to follow at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View, 4000 Imperial St. Burnaby, BC.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to the BC Cancer Society online through Bajo’s webpage http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/bartol.ilicic or by cheque.   

Bajo – you will be deeply missed and never forgotten

               1920 – 2012

Born in San Biaggio di Callalta, Treviso, Italia on February 28, 1920, passed away peacefully in Vancouver on May 1, 2012 after a brief illness. He is lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Elda, nephews Egidio and Marino, great niece and nephews Ariana and Luca and long time devoted friend Paul as well as many relatives and close friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 525 Slocan Street Vancouver, BC on Monday May 7th, 2012 at 1 pm, entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park in the Abbey Mausoleum, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the BC Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com

November 15, 1920 – April 30, 2012
Billie passed away peacefully at Delta View Life Enrichment Center, Delta, B.C. She was born in Moose Jaw, SK. and raised on the farm at Central Butte, SK. Billie began as a Trans-Canada Airlines stewardess in 1944, Stewardess-in-Charge at Toronto Base, 1946, Air Canada Chief Stewardess, October 1953 and an In-Flight Operations Supervisor in August 1976 until retirement in February 1983. After a full career of 39 years with Trans-Canada Airlines and Air Canada she retired in Delta, B.C. She enjoyed volunteering at the Kinsmen Retirement Center and Care Home, the Canadian Red Cross Society, St. David’s Anglican Church, and 20 years as a Green Coat at the Vancouver International Airport. Predeceased by her parents Erick and Elizabeth, brothers Walter, Werner, Victor and Arthur, sisters Eleanor McCallum and Gloria Allin. Survived by her beloved husband Al and his children David, Warren and Marcia and special caregiver Grace Clemente. Also her sisters Connie Stephenson of Richmond, B.C., Donna (John) Carlin of Saskatoon, SK. and Marlene (Melvin) Howard of Hanley, SK, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visitation for family and friends will be offered 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 6th at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C. (Parking behind the funeral chapel off Pender Street). A Celebration of Billie’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17th at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115 – 51A Street, Tsawwassen, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations in Billie’s memory may be made to the St. David’s Anglican Church, www.stdavidsdelta.com, Delta Hospital Foundation, www.deltahospital.com or the Alzheimer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com

May 14, 1956 – May 1, 2012

Debbie passed away peacefully after a valiant struggle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband Richard, son Jacob and daughter Pia as well as her beloved dogs, cats, guinea pig, brothers Mel and Stan, sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews, with special love to Colin. A Celebration of her life will be held at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings St. Burnaby, on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at 11am. Special thanks to the staff at St. Michael’s Hospice for the outstanding care and compassion given to Debbie. In lieu of flowers donations to BC Cancer Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or St. Michael’s Centre Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com

May 10, 1931 – April 28, 2012
Survived by his wife Fawn, his sons; Greg and Grant (Christine) and Lance, daughters; Donna (Bo) and Lisa, grandchildren; Erin, Colin and Chad (Jessica), great grandchildren; Dustin, Cameron and Benjamin and very special friends. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
We love you and will miss you.
Thank you for years of happiness.