It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Maria Francesca Bevilacqua.
Maria Francesca, born in Maione, Cosenza, Italy October 9, 1934, passed away peacefully in Vancouver, on May 4, 2023, at the age of 88 years.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Giuseppe and stepchildren, Carmelina, Donato, Lina, Fred and Giovanni. She is survived by her children: Patricia, Tony (Sonia), step children: Bert (Luciana), Silvio (Rosa), Elida (Mario), grandchildren, Dante, Damiano and Ciara, numerous step grandchildren; and step great grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters, Dina, Ada, and brother, Rosalbino, and many nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy.
Special thanks to the team of Home Support Caregivers from the Vancouver Support Society, who took excellent care of our mother.
Prayers will be offered on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish 2025 Napier St., Vancouver, B.C. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, B.C.