It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ferrarelli, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on January 2, 2026, at the age of 71, with family by her side at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Mary leaves behind a large family and many friends that will miss her dearly. Loving wife for 53 years to Frank Ferrarelli. Cherished mother to Rosalina Munro (Michael), and Domenic Ferrarelli (Lisa). Devoted Nonna to Carter and Massimo Munro, and Chela and Amara Ferrarelli. Caring sister to John Alessio. Mary is predeceased by her parents Domenico and Caterina Alessio, and by her brothers Andy and Dick Alessio.
Mary was selfless. She was always helping and thinking of others. She loved cooking and baking and sharing with everyone. She loved exploring and travelling to new places with Frank, and was always planning their next adventures. Most of all, Mary loved her children and grandchildren more than life itself. She fought her battle for them. She loved to bake with the girls and attended as many sporting events as possible for the boys. She was always their loudest cheerleader. Mary was also a loyal friend. She had a large circle of amazing friends with whom she faithfully kept in touch and always looked forward to seeing.
Our family would like to extend very heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Oncology and Palliative ward at RJH, who provided such compassion during a difficult time. We would also like to thank Dr. J.P. McGhie and René Korchinski, NP for their attentive care, kindness, and dedication over the past 4 years while she fiercely battled cancer.
A Visitation & Vigil for Mary will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held the following morning, Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 11:00am from St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Parish, 753 Burnside Road, Victoria, BC, with Fr. Alfredo Monacelli, Celebrant. Entombment will follow this service in the Royal Oak Burial Park Mausoleum, 4673 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Following the entombment, please join the family for a Reception in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, located next door to the burial park at 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to BC Cancer Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Fred and Brenda McCullough
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Terry and Betty-Anne Sirna it is with such a heavy heart, we have to say goodbye to our beautiful friend. we will miss you so much mary. I was honored you chose me as a best friend. We shared so much together. planning and doing trips being the most exciting! You fought hard and till the very end.
Rest In Peace now. We now all have you as our little gaurdian angel.
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Rita Durante Pietrovito My deepest and profound condolences to Frank, Rosalina, Domenic and extended family to the passing of our cousin Mary. An amazing human being and a gift to the world. Rest in peace Mary. May God send his comfort and love to you all during this time.
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Giovanni Durante Le nostre più sentite condoglianze . con immenso affetto a voi tutti in famiglia.Riposa in pace Giovanni Durante e Caterina ❤️
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Rosa Durante Le mie più sincere condoglianze a tutta la famiglia per la perdita della cara cugina Mary.
Ricordo con tanta gioia la serata trascorsa insieme a Caccuri nell’agosto 2018.
Il suo sorriso e la sua voglia di vivere mi rimarranno per sempre impressi.
Che possa riposare in pace ❤️
Un abbraccio
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Joe Durante Caro Cugini, our hearts are filled with sadness in the passing of our beautiful cousin Maria. May God bless her and know full well that she has been welcomed by her parents and brothers in heaven.
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Andrea Stambene Cari Cugini, mi dispiace to hear of the passing of Maria(Mary) your Sposa,Mama,Sorella e Nonna. In tuo cuore sempre pensa di tutte le cose bellisime che avete fatto in questo vita,con Maria
Thinking of you all in this difficult time
(Andrea)Andy e Jackie Stambene
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Vicky Verardi Frank, Rosalina and Dominic
Holding you all close in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family during this most difficult time. May loving memories of Mary help bring you peace, comfort and strength. Mary will always be remembered for her love of life and most of all her family. May she be your guiding light and know that God needed another beautiful angel to help you all through life.
Mary, you may be gone but never forgotten. Rest in Peace my beautiful cousin.
Cousin Joe & Vittoria Verardi
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Rosa Maria❤️ Ti accolgano gli angeli più belli del Paradiso! Zia Virginia Durante e figlie.Un abbraccio grande a Francesco e figli.
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Laurie and Thea Acorn Dear Frank and Family,
We picture Mary’s beautiful smile, her welcoming manner, her love of life, family and friends…and we are so profoundly sad that her life has been cut short. She loved so deeply, and was loved so deeply-the sadness must seem unbearable. I pray that all the special moments you’ve each had will console you. Our moments were special dinners together, dancing the night away – and Mary loved to dance! You will be so missed.
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John, Tom and Stephanie Durante My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Recall the great memories with my cousin during our childhood.
Thinking of you Mary during this time.
God Bless
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Lou Reda Laura and Lou Reda
Our deepest condolences go out to the family for the loss of
Mary at this time, Mary had a special presence that will be sadly missed may she rest in peace,
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Gianni Franco Veltri Sincerest condolences for your loss, may she rest in peace. I am great full to have had the chance to enjoy the special shine that Mary brought into the room and shared with all of us unconditionally.
Gianni Veltri, Grazia Arviotti, Gianmario & Riccardo
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Fiorella and Fernando De Grazia We can’t imagine your emptiness, May her Love echo in all your days. We are thinking of you all on this sad day sending you our deepest condolences.
Fernando and Fiorella
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Andrea & Carol Bartolillo We remember and honor a life filled with love, strength, and kindness. Though cancer took Mary from us, it can never take the impact she had on our hearts. Mary will always be remembered and deeply missed. Our sincerest condolences to all of you.
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Frank and Sylvia Marasco Dear Frank and Family,
There are no words that feel big enough to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Our hearts are aching with you, and it is incredibly painful for us to know that we cannot be there to hold your hands, embrace you, and say goodbye to Mary in person as we would want to.
Mary was so deeply loved, and she always will be. She had a beautiful way of making people feel comforted simply by being herself. Her warmth, her kindness, her gentle spirit, and her love for family were felt by everyone who had the blessing of knowing her. She leaves behind memories that will live forever in our hearts — memories filled with love, laughter, and quiet moments that meant everything.
Being out of the country makes this loss feel even heavier, knowing we cannot gather with you to honor her life. Please know that we are grieving with you from afar, lighting candles in our hearts, praying for Mary’s peace, and asking God to surround all of you with strength, comfort, and love during this unimaginable time.
Mary’s love does not end here. It lives on in each of you, in every story shared, every tear shed, and every smile that comes from remembering her. We hope you feel her presence near, guiding you, comforting you, and reminding you that you are never alone.
We are sending you all our love, our deepest sympathy, and the warmest embrace from miles away. May you feel surrounded by peace, and may Mary rest in eternal love.
With all our love and sorrow
Frank and Sylvia Marasco
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Frank and Sylvia Marasco Dear Frank and family,
We are heartbroken by the loss of our dear cousin Mary. She was a beautiful soul whose kindness, warmth, and gentle spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Mary had a way of making people feel seen and loved, and her presence will be deeply missed.
Please know that although we are out of the country and unable to be there in person to say goodbye, our hearts are with you during this incredibly difficult time. We grieve with you and hold you close in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry we cannot stand beside you to honor Mary’s life, but we hope you feel our love reaching you across the distance.
May you find comfort in the many memories you shared with Mary and in the love that surrounds you now. Her light will continue to live on through all of you and through the countless lives she touched.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Cousin Frank and Sylvia Marasco
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Teresa Delli Carri Frank and family our deepest condolences for the great loss, Maria was a wonderful woman, always smiling. May God give you strength at this sad time
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Sam Stambene I’m sorry for your loss she will always be remembered , always in our hearts and prayers. Sam. Nancy Stambene
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John & Lisa Oliverio Deepest condolences to The Ferrarelli family we lost a very good person, Maria was one of a kind. Caring, strong character, always helping anyone family friends or total stranger. She will deeply missed but she has touched lot of people anywhere she lived that is what she was . Rest in peace Maria you will always be remembered.
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Linda Durante Frank e Famiglia Ferrarelli
Porgo le mie sincere condoglianze a tutti in famiglia, resta in pace Mary.
Linda Durante, Windsor
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Rose and Frank Spadafora Frank and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. I had the pleasure of being her Brides maid at your wedding (Rosa Bitonti) we visited once in Victoria and I will treasure that visit forever. Our prayers and thoughts are with u, may she rest in peace.
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Dave and Holly Horne Dear Frank and Family,
We are so very sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your beloved Mary. We feel so blessed to have had the privilege and great pleasure of sharing a wonderful friendship together for so many years. Mary was the most kind, caring, gentle, and gracious lady, and so beautiful, both inside and out. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family now, and always. Loving arms around you all.
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Francesco Mazzei Dear Frank, Rosalina, Domenic and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mary held a very special place in my heart, and I will always cherish the many fond memories I have of her warmth and kindness. Sending you love, and my deepest condolences.
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Luigi Mazzei Frank and family,
Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are. Mary was a dear friend and we will never forget our cherished time together. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Lui and Carmela Mazzei
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Frank Durante My sincere condolences to the entire family. Please know that I will keep the entire family in my thoughts and prayers!
RIP my beautiful cousin! ♥️♥️
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Cugina Elaine and Rich My heart overflowed with love for Mary. I will forever share your broken hearts. Rich joins me in sending our sincerest sympathy to Frank and the family. May our Lord grant you comfort and peace.
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Serafina Montefresco My sincere condolences to you Frank, Rosalina, and Dom. I will always cherish the great visits we had with my family and Mary’s when we summered on the island over the many past years. May you be at peace and know that your memory lives on forever in all our hearts.
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Louise Ross Sending deepest condolences to you all. I have wonderful memories of Mary, she was a beautiful person. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time.
Louise, Scott Ross and family
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Terri Vogler Frank, Rosalina, Domenic and family, I’m so sorry and deeply saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. Mary was a force to be reckoned with. She was a strong, kind, funny woman with lots of love to give. I am grateful for the memories I have of Mary and the time that I did have with her. Mary will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Prayers for healing and strength for the family to get through this tough time. Rest in peace Mary. You will always be in my heart…..
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Marie Froese We are so sorry for your loss! Sending our deepest condolences. Mary was always so kind to me whenever I was out in Victoria. She will be missed greatly. Sending all our Love Marie, Wade, Gabby and Zachary Froese.
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Guido and Martina Morgenstern Guido and I were very saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. We knew her as a truly wonderful person—kind, warm, and always so pleasant to be around. She was a devoted mother and wife, and her friendly spirit will be deeply missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Frank and the entire family during this very difficult time.
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Tina Fudge my dearest Mary, you were an amazing person. l am very sad for your loss.
My condolences to your beautiful Family.
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Helen Saulnier I’m so very sorry and sad to hear of Mary’s passing. We met back in 2021 at BC Cancer while undergoing the exact same treatment and surgery. We became friends quickly and would go out for lunch every now and then with our last lunch being just a month ago. I will certainly miss her. My deepest condolences to Mary’s family. RIP Mary as your battle is now over ❤️
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peter stambene I’m very sorry for your loss.
Peter and Sarah Stambene
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Kathleen Lovett To Mary’s wonderful family,
“Mama Mary” was a kind, generous and compassionate woman who was immensely proud of her family and loved them wholeheartedly. She had a wonderful sense of humour and was always ready to laugh and enjoy life. She was also a wonderful and generous cook, bringing people together through her food, and was blessed with many cherished friends.
To know Mary was to love her, and it was truly an honour and a privilege to call her a friend. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Mary was an inspiration, facing her battle with cancer with remarkable strength, courage, and grace.
May you find comfort in the love of family and friends, and in the many cherished memories you shared together.
Sending you all love and hugs,
Kathleen Lovett.
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Iola Dueante To Frank, Rosalina, Domenic and families, with much sorrow we extended our deepest condolences for the loss of your precious Maria. May the many memories she has left you with, sustain you through your grief. All of you are in our thoughts at this sad time.
Your cousins from Windsor, Giuseppe and Iola Durante
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Gwinner family We share the grief felt by family, friends and community. Memories of a joyful, fierce and independent spirit will endure.
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Joe & Lorna Montefresco Dear Frank and Family,
We are heartbroken to hear of Mary’s passing. May God welcome her into His loving arms and grant her eternal peace. We pray that He gives you strength, comfort, and peace during this time of sorrow.
Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts.
With sincere condolences,
Joe Lorna Montefresco
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Nick Muzzo My prayers and condolences to Frank and his family for the loss of his beautiful wife, Mary
The few times that I visited them at their home they always made you feel welcomed
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Ritz I was deeply saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to Frank and the entire family.
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Natalia Mazzei Frank, Domenic, Rosalina and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your monumental loss . Mary’s kindness, warmth, and care for others will always be remembered. I am grateful for the memories and love we shared, and she will be truly missed. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Sending you so much love.
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Clara Del Pinto I am so sorry to hear the passing of Mary. She will truly be missed by all. My condolences to all the family and may God and prayers give you some comfort in this time of need.
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Massimo Resterà sempre un dolce ricordo della meravigliosa persona che eri, ricorderò per sempre l’ultima volta che ci siamo sentiti per scambiarci gli auguri di Natale… Fa buon viaggio cara cugina,che la terra ti sia lieve…un abbraccio forte a Francesco e figli vi siamo vicini con il pensiero, vostro cugino Massimo Durante e famiglia
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Mike Martin From afar, my most heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Ferrarelli and Alessio families for the the recent passing of Mary. May God rest her soul.
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Maddalena Muzzo I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad I had the pleasure of knowing Mary she was one of those special people I will always have her in my heart.
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Lucienne Crescenzi Our deepest condolences to you and your families. We were introduced to Mary in the summer, she was very nice and happy to meet us. RIP From Americo and Lucienne Crescenzi.
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Nemme Johal My heartfelt deepest condolences to the family in this difficult time. Prayers for healing and strength for all the families. Rest in love Mary ♥️God Bless
Frank and family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.