Manuela Raffaela Santavenere passed away peacefully on July 26, 2018 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 49.  She will be lovingly remembered by her parents Tony & Carmela; siblings: Silveria, Marco and Adele; niece & nephews: Nico, Chiara, and Antonio; and many Aunts, Uncles, cousins & friends.  She will be remembered for her love of children, and generosity of heart.  She was an incredibly intelligent, hardworking and resolute human being.   She will be missed.  Prayers will be offered at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 31st at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2025 Napier St. Vancouver, B.C. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 1st .  Entombment will follow at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, B.C. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.kearneyfs.com