Elvira was born the second of four daughters in Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. Her early life was marked by hardship from the privations of war and the early death of her mother. She accepted the written marriage proposal of her sweetheart, Agostino Del Rosario who had earlier immigrated to Canada. When her strict father would not allow his unwed daughter to leave, Elvira and Agostino were wed by proxy over a long-distance telephone call with Agostino’s father standing in for the groom. From there, her life was busy and full with three daughters, Ada (Del) Del Rosario (Ted), Linda Del Rosario (Richard), Rose Del Rosario (Al) and her cherished granddaughter Morgan Klieber (Erik). The family moved to Victoria in 1973 where Elvira worked until her retirement at the Eaton’s Cafeteria. She bowled, knitted, sewed, gardened, played Scopa and on special occasions cooked fabulous gnocchi that was much celebrated. She and Agostino wintered occasionally at their Sun City get-away and enjoyed travelling. After the death of her husband in 2009, Elvira continued to live independently for many years until her health began to fail. The family is grateful to the staff at the Summit and to Sheila and Claudia, her personal caregivers who kept her amused until the very end.
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Maria
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Silvana Harwood Dear Ada, Linda and Rose. My deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. I have fond memories of her. My mother Letizia remembers her as a lovely lady, spending many hours in her company with the other Italian gals. She sends her heart felt sympathy.
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Heather Mcfarland The McFarland family wish to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom Elvira. We have many fond memories of your mom and dad, not to mention Ada, Linda and Rosanna. We lived down the street from you on Llandaff for several years, moving in 1978.
Your mom and dad were generous lovely people. Your mom expertly made Kimberley’s, our daughter, flower girl dress for a family wedding!
Thinking of you
Heather, David, Kimberley, and Allison
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Livia and Neil A tutta la famiglia Del Rosario, le nostre condoglianze piu` sinceri
Con tanti bei ricordi delle visite durante gli anni con i tuoi genitori.
Hanno avuto una vita felice e piena, avrete meravigliosi ricordi di vita familiare e di amici. In piu`, un bel giardino specialmente gli alberi di fico!
Auguriamo loro una felice riunione all’Al di La.Con affetto Livia e Neil
To the entire Del Rosario family, our most sincere condolences.
With many fond memories of visits over the years with your parents.
They had a happy and fulfilling life, and you will have wonderful memories of family and friends. Plus, a beautiful garden, especially the fig trees!
We wish them a happy reunion at Al di La. With love, Livia and Neil
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Franca Manni Del, Linda and Rose. Sending you all my deepest condelences on the loss of your mother. Our families enjoyed many wonderful times together before you moved to Victoria. Your family was very special to us and were saddened when you moved. Your mom was also my Confirmation Sponsor and I was very proud and happy to have her. She had a beautiful smile and a twinkle in her eyes!
Del, I’m so sorry to hear that your wonderful mother, Elvira, has passed. I remember her elegance and kindness, her warmth and intelligence and her terrific sense of very good humour. She and your father were so incredibly generous and open – hearted. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers that you and your family be comforted with grace at this difficult time and that she be granted eternal rest. May perpetual light shine upon her.