Died peacefully on January 4, 2016 in her home, in her 96th year. Predeceased by John, her loving husband of 50 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted children, Rosemarie, and John Christian, both of Vancouver. Mother was a woman of great spirit and strength. She was a generous, kind and beautiful person, whose hospitality was famous. Prayers, 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 1430 38th Avenue, Vancouver, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, January 11, 11:00 a.m., Fr. Frank Landry celebrant. Interment to follow at Gardens of Gethsemani, 15800 32nd Avenue, Surrey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Development and Peace, 1425 Rene Levesque Blvd. W., 3rd Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1T7.