Sonia died on August 9, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband Giuseppe in 2018. She is survived by her daughter Emanuela (Tarcisio) Rossi, her son Dennis (Paula), and grandchildren Danielle (Chad), Steven (Stephanie), and Melissa (Chris) and her great-grandchildren Matteo, Mia & Aliya. She is survived also by her family in Italy and Australia and Canada.
Mom will be remembered for her willingness to help others to the point of always putting those who needed her before herself. During the last few months of her life when she couldn’t do much but sit and reflect on her life, she told stories of what her life was like. Some things that stood out were that she was never afraid of hard work, she loved music, was very talented with her hands and she lived a faithful life. For many years mom has suffered with pain and we take solace that she is now at peace. We want to thank everyone who visited mom and helped her when she needed it. She was very grateful for this and treasured your friendships. A special thank you to Betty who cared for mom and was not only a friend but a part of our family. We also must acknowledge the staff at the Palliative Care Unit at Burnaby General Hospital and the staff at St. Michaels Hospice in Burnaby. They are truly angels on earth for the care they provided to mom and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
“You received your children as gifts of love. With joy, you instilled faith in their hearts, the faith you lived with strength and courage. God’s love will unite us forever.”
Due to the Covid19 situation, a private family funeral will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Michaels Hospice Society - https://stmichaels.bc.ca/donate
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