Giuseppa passed away on September 1^st at the age of 82 years.   She is survived by her loving family, husband Salvatore, sons Nicola (Annette) and Silvio, grandchildren, great grandchild, brothers and sisters.  Prayers will be offered Friday, September 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis De Sales Church 6610 Balmoral Street, Burnaby, BC where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, September 4^th at 10:30 a.m. with entombment to follow at the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC.   In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.

GANDOLFO – Thomas Aubrey
August 05, 1920 – August 29, 2010
Thomas was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and passed away at Burnaby Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Dorothy. Survived by his son James, grandchildren Devon and Dana. He served in Army during the Second World War and worked for Canada Post for 35 years before retiring. Service of Remembrance at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3rd at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.

Assunta passed away peacefully on August 23, 2010 at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by her husband Alfredo. She is survived by her loving family: children Carlo (Cynthia), Giusi (Gerald) Gerwin; grandchildren Alessandro, Stefan, Matteo, and Christian; sister Gina and numerous family members and friends. Born in Treviso, Italy, she is the thirteenth of fourteen children, immigrated to Canada in 1955, and a long time member of the Italian Centre Seniors Club. A special thank you to all the staff of Villa Carital making her last year a special one. Prayers will be offered Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 6350 Naniamo St. Vancouver, BC where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 27, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. Entombment to follow at the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com

December 19, 1933 – August 17, 2010

Mario was born in Montefredane, Avellino, Italy and passed away at Burnaby Hospital surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife Caterina of 41 years, 6 children, 3 great grandchildren, 1 great grand daughter, 1 sister in Italy and many nieces and nephews. Visitation for relatives and friends between 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 22nd at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. Entombment to follow at Ocean View South Mausoleum, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.

Born March 12, 1911, Saskatoon, SK; died August 10, 2010, Burnaby, BC. Predeceased by husband Robert L., brother Norm, and sister Stella. She is survived by son Paul (Donna), daughter Mer, grandkids Christopher (Ines), Lindsay (Justin), and Steven; great-grandkids Mason and Isabella (and more lovingly anticipated); sister Pat, and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 21, at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC. The charitable causes that were dearest to Ena are the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and CIBC Run for the Cure for Breast Cancer. The family wishes to thank the Royal Arch Masons and the many staff in recreation, housekeeping, maintenance and food services, the nurses and other professionals, the volunteers, friends, and especially Mom’s beloved care aides: all those who, over the past nine years, made Royal Arch Masonic Home a safe, loving and vibrant home and community.

Mike was born in Gospic, Croatia on December 17, 1925 and passed away peacefully in Vancouver, BC on August 15, 2010 at the age of 84 years. Lovingly remembered by his loving family: wife Mary; children Katie and Tony (Shelley); grandchildren Kevin, Kristine, Catherine, Michael, Jennifer and Nicole. Special thank you to the staff of Purdy Pavillion 4th Floor. Prayers will be offered Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Church 3105 E. 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be offered to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Children’s Fund.)

Having lived 91 event filled years, feisty Ellen lost her fight to recover from a stroke. Born into a farming family in Calgary on 9 March 1919, she married Woodrow Whitefield Coward with whom she shared 70 wonderful years. Ellen’s central passion was family: her four children Neil, Gary, John Douglas, and Barbara, her 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. One hallmark of this stylish, gracious woman was her bottomless generosity, expressed in legendary feasts and get-togethers for family, friends and acquaintances. As we were army gypsies, Mom had to cope with many years of solo parenting during Wood’s combat duties, and re-invented our home each time we were posted – to Whitehorse, Edmonton, Oakville, Camp Borden, Montreal, and Ottawa – keeping us comfortable, well-fed, and or course, clean! From 1967 on in Vancouver, finally civilian, she engaged in active citizenship as a member of Veterans Against Nuclear Arms, as dedicated peace marcher, as organizer in a care home. Then her prodigious energy found a new focus as she and Wood built their gorgeous home on Galiano Island, where she helped sustain the rural community, befriending and charming many into her heart. In these last two years in the retirement community of Cavell Gardens, Ellen blossomed into a natural leader, touching people with her encouragement, warm smile and love. A life well-lived, this remarkable person will be missed by her near family, nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends, young and old.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Franjo. Born Vitina, Croatia May 4, 1949, passed away Burnaby, BC August 9, 2010 at the age of 61 years. Predeceased by his mother Kata, brother Tihomir and daughter Kata. Lovingly remembered by his children Hrvatin (Natalia), Draga (Michael) and Tomislav; partner Heidi; grandchildren Juliana, John and Daniel; father Ivan; sister Dragica Zlomislic (Tomo); brothers Filip (Maria) and Blago (Vesna); nephews Filip, Drago and Franjo and niece Ivana. Prayers will be offered Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Church 3105 E. 1st Avenue, Vancouver, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at the Creekside Mausoleum Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, BC. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.

Born July 8, 1928 in Civitanova del Sannio, Italy passed away August 8, 2010. Antonietta was predeceased by her husband Antonio and brother Angelo. She is survived by her loving family, son Nick (Rosa); grandchildren Stefanie and Giordan and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. Entombment, the Abbey, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, B.C. The family would like to thank the staff of the Finnish Manor, nurses and staff at Burnaby Hospital Palliative Care, especially Melanie and Doctors McLeod, Davey and Jamal. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com

April 05, 1929 – August 07, 2010

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of Elisa at her home, surrounded by her family. Elisa was born in Sepino, Campobasso, Italy and was the last surviving sibling of the Merola family. Survived by her beloved husband Carmine, daughter Michelina (Tony), son Sam (Brita) (Marcus, Marina and Matthew), Elisa’s cherished grandchildren Anthony (Karla) and Nadia (Valter) and great grandson Brandon.
Dear wife, Mom and Grandma
May happiness greet you once more.
May you have no more pain and suffering.
May you have only sunny days with a cool gentle
Breeze brushing across your face.
May you walk freely and unaided thru the
Gates of our Lord as he awaits you.
May you find peace and joy forever
Until we meet once more.
Forever you will be in our hearts and our memories.
We love you, your family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2725 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C. with a Private family entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, The Abbey, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.