It is with shock and sadness that we announce Angela’s unexpected passing on July 28, 2019. She is survived by her devoted husband and partner, Wayne; children, Trevor (Chantale) and Camilla (Mark); and sister, Miranda (Ugo). Nonna will be missed terribly by her grandchildren, Chloe, Noelle, and Linden. She was predeceased by her parents, Filomena ( née Greco) and Giuseppe Martino and brother, Raffaele (Silvia).
Born on June 19, 1946 in Rizzuto, Italy, Angela immigrated to Canada in 1961 with her mother and sister to join her brother in Victoria. In 1967, she married Wayne, the boy across the street, and their adventures took them across Canada. She earned her BA in French and Spanish from the University of Saskatchewan. Angie and Wayne lived in Saskatoon, Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Ottawa, and Sackville before settling in Calgary for 25 years to raise their children. In 2004, they retired to Victoria to be closer to family and friends.
Angela lived for her granddaughters and her garden, including her beloved figs, tomatoes, and flowers. She was a regular volunteer, always taking others under her wing. She enjoyed sewing, dollmaking, and especially scouring thrift stores and garage sales for the next bargain. She traveled the world in her later years, visiting England, Australia, China and the Caribbean. Angela’s most regular journey was her climb with Wayne up Mount Douglas every morning, without fail. Her passing will leave a hole in all of our lives.
A Funeral Service will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Parish, 4049 Gordon Head Road, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 11:00 am, followed by entombment at the Royal Oak Burial Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmy.ca
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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33 Responses
Wayne, Trevor and Camilla
I was surprised and saddened to hear of Angie’s passing. A great friendship which commenced in Yellowknife and continued across the country as we followed each other first to Ottawa and then New Brunswick. Many a laugh and good memories were had at our weekly bridge nights. Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this time of great sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you
We are so shocked at the sudden passing of
Angela. Our hearts go out to Wayne, Trevor
Camilla and extended family. You are in our
thoughts and prayers.
Le mie più sentite condoglianze a Wayne, Camilla, Trevor, Miranda. È brutto quando una persona cara ci lascia, ma lo è ancora di più quando si tratta di una persona speciale, ma la sorte ha voluto premiare Angelina per la sua bontà riservando una morte improvvisa e senza sofferenze. Mi mancherai tanto cugina cara.
We are so sorry and surprised to hear of Angela’s passing. Today we are filled with happy memories of the Saskatoon days when Wayne, Ron and Angela were students. There was the Christmas dinner where we had to stop eating and nap before dessert. Angela’s homemade pasta that was so yummy also comes to mind. Good stories shared. Good memories to savour. Sending you our deepest sympathies and love to Wayne and family.
We are so sorry, Wayne. What a huge hole will be left with the passing of Angie. Fill this with all the memories of your life together and she will never be far away.
We are so shocked and saddened by Angela’s passing. We remember her as a beautiful person in so many ways. Our deepest sympathy to Wayne and family.
Gillian and Larry Licht
I am so sorry to hear of Angela’s passing, she was a lovely lady and neighbor. I will always remember he bringing figs to my door. Lynn
Wayne, Camilla, Trevor, Miranda – There are no adequate words to describe how we are feeling upon hearing this news. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
— Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday . . . unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, but very dear.
We are saddened to hear that Angela has so soon left us for the final phase of life in eternity. We pray for her family and know that Angelina lives on in all of our hearts.
One of the kindest, and purest souls I’ve ever met. One good friend to help me miss less during hard days, to miss her most now.
My deepest condolences to her lovely family and friends.