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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Dear Wayne, Camilla, Trevor and families,
My deepest condolences to your family on the loss of Angie. Wayne. You and Angie have been my good and true friends for over 50 years, and her passing will leave a big hole in the lives of all who knew and loved her. It was a privilege to witness a love story that lasted more than half a century. Angie was the rock on which your family’s many successes were founded. Like so many of her friends, I will miss her dearly. May God give you the strength and courage to follow her example of love, and to go forward at this sad time.
Our condolences to the entire Family.
Rosina Decicco and Family.
Sending much love your way to your entire family during this time. Please know we are thinking of you all and hope that hearts will heal with time.
Dear Wayne, Camilla and Trevor
We were so shocked and saddened to get your news and cannot yet come to terms with it. The shock for you all must have been pure disbelief, followed by devastation and heaven knows how you are coping.
I will send a note in the post.
Angela was an amazing person, we just loved her and the whole world will be a sadder place without her – she exuded joy and happiness, an impossible hole to fill.
Our thoughts are constantly with you – sending much love to you all.
John, Rosemarie, Debbie and John jnr
Marion and I were shocked and saddened to here of Angela’s sudden passing. I will be unable to be there due to hand surgery Tuesday morning. Marion is hoping to attend the service. Do remember the fond times you opened your home for the Shrine Band picnics and we shared your beautiful garden at these gatherings. Marion and I are thinking of you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Caro Wayne, Trevor , Camilla and Miranda Non ci sono parole per dirti che stati pensando addesso Siete in mio cuore e pregiare. Vi vuole bene Tua cugina Ada Pedace e zia Pasqualina
I fondly remember walking up a steep mountain trail recently with Angela during our band trip to Cuba. I was impressed by her fitness and her willingness to share her feelings and attitude about a number of topics. It is a memory to treasure now, as I am sure is the case for all of her family at this time. Sincere condolences at this time of unexpected loss.
Dear Wayne, Trevor, Camilla and Miranda. Although no words can take away the sorrow that you bare, you are all in my prayers. Looking back at all the wonderful memories will help comfort you for tomorrow. What a horrible shock. My deepest sympathies and condolences.
Thoughts and prayers go out to Wayne, Trevor, Camilla and families in the loss of Angie. Great memories will keep her alive in our hearts. Taken suddenly, but we hope to meet again some day.
” My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me and I give unto them Eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28.
A beautiful lady we were all so privileged to know. What a gift she gave to us.
Dear Wayne, Camilla, Trevor and Families;
We are overwhelmed with sadness at the loss of such a beautiful, sharing person. Hopefully, someday we can get together to reflect on our wonderful memories of Angie.
Our hearts go out to you in this time of grieving.
Forever Friends,
Joy and Rick