It is with the heaviest heart that we announce the passing of Ilia Leone.

Ilia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 14th, 2023, at the age of 91 years. Ilia was a dedicated wife to her predeceased husband Giovanni, a loving mother to her daughter; Teresa (Anthony), a caring Nonna to Alicia (Nicholas), John-James (Julia) and Sarah (Stjepan), a proud Nonnina to Sienna, Nathan, Isabella and Lucija and devoted sister to brother Rocco Borzillo (Alba) and family. Ilia will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Prayers with a viewing will be held at St. Helen’s Parish, 3860 Triumph Street, Burnaby, on Thursday, March 23rd, at 7:00pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Helen’s Parish on Friday, March 24th, at 10:00am. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Abbey Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer’s Society of BC.