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
www.mccallgardens.com
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Frank and family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
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.
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.
Le nostre più sentite condoglianze . con immenso affetto a voi tutti in famiglia.Riposa in pace Giovanni Durante e Caterina ❤️
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
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.
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
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