It is always difficult to say good-bye to someone who means the world to you but the time has come to honour our Mother for all the gifts she has given us. Emma was born in Malito, Italy on October 14, 1927 and passed away on December 9, 2011 in Victoria, British Columbia. Emma is survived by her husband of 60 years, Giuseppe; her children, Mario (Irene), Vincenzo (Karen), Emma, and Josephine (Ron); her grandchildren, Michael, Theo, Natalie, Katherine, Joseph, David and Benjamin; her brother, Guido DeRose and her sister, Maria Carpino. She is predeceased by her parents, Luigina and Vincenzo; sisters, Rosina and Maria; brothers, Franco, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Antonio and Rafelle. Her presence in our lives was an eternal gift that was ingrained in the fabric of who we are as people and a family. Though she is no longer with us on earth she will never leave us.
On behalf of our Mother and Father we wish to express our gratitude to the staff of the Kiwanis Pavilion in Victoria, which was her home for the past four years. There are no words to adequately thank you for your kindness, care and support to us all. You made a difficult time easier with your friendship.
The celebration of our mother’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15th at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Victoria BC. Interment to follow at the Royal Oak Burial Park Mausoleum with Celebrant Father William Hann. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Brings us back to the good old days on Patricia St. We have many fond memories of Mrs. Vena, such a nice lady, hard worker, and an excellent cook. Our sincere sympathies to Giuseppe, and Mario, Jim, Emma, Josephine, and families. The Chesser Family
Dear Jim and Karen, Josephine, and the Vena Family,
It’s with tears and sadness as I give our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences. Emma will be present forever as there are so many of her qualities passed on through to her children. She was a very generous, caring mama and we will always remember the meals she cooked and how caring Emma was. Thinking of you at this time.
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Extending our deepest sympathies and heartfelt understanding for your loss.
Gail and I were very sorry to hear of your loss and our sincere condolences are given to all members of the family. God bless you all.