Anna Vincenza Soberg (nee Colantonio) born on September 2, 1955 in Victoria, B.C. passed away peacefully with her family and friends beside her on July 11, 2010.
Predeceased by her father Liberatore, Anna is survived by her husband Robert, her children Ashley and Jarrod, mother Palma, brothers Saverio (Carrie), Vittorio (Clarita), nephews and nieces Stefan, Dominic, Isabella, Brett (Rachel) and Tracy (Vern). Her mother in law Beryl Humphries, brother in law Dan (Merilee), aunts, uncles, cousins both here in Canada and in Italy and her good friends Fiona and Diane
Anna was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother and good friend.
Anna graduated from Mt. View High School in 1973 and immediately received employment with the Provincial Civil Service upon completion of her high school work experience. There she received the respect and admiration of her co-workers. Anna was very active with the Strawberry Vale Softball organization where her son and daughter both played. She especially enjoyed her flower filled garden. Her love of cooking and how she would take care of her family was a very important to her and very much appreciated by her family. Most of all, Anna especially enjoyed her family and the many friends and relatives that were often over. She was the type of person who would do anything for the people she loved. Most of all, Anna enjoyed life and did everything to keep her family close.
She will always remain in our hearts. Rest in Peace, Anna.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Parish on Burnside Road, on Monday, July 19 at 11:00 am. The Interment will follow at Royal Oak Burial Park with a reception at Sequoia Gardens. A concurrent service for Anna will also be held in Campo Di Giove, Italy for her relatives and friends that cherished her there.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice Society.
Condolences for the family may be offered at: www.mccallbros.com
17 Responses
Dear Bob, Ashley, Jarrod, Mrs. Colantonio, the extended Colantonio family and the Soberg family:
Our sincere condolences. We just heard today of Anna’s passing and want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I worked with Anna many years ago and knew her when she was Anna Colantonio all the way through until the birth of Ashley and Jarrod and many year after. Many wonderful chats and lots of laughs.
Rest in peace our dear friend.
I am so very sorry to hear of Anna’s passing…I and my husband, Bill(now deceased) lived across the st. from Palma and family.
I always wanted to be Italian and one day said this to Libby when we were over visiting him and Palma and he said well, you could be Italian as you look like one…I was so happy. Anna was the first girl we had to babysit our daughter, Adrienne. She did a great job as Adrienne had always had my mom or bill’s mom to babysit. Adrienne caused quite a fuss but Anna handled it well.
To Palma, Sam and Victor and families I am thinking of you all at this very troubled time. She was much too young to go. Lynda
Doesn’t seem so long ago we all had young children and life was ahead of us. Now our kids are grown; we are wrinkled, gray and we are saying goodbye to our friends. I was out of town Monday or I would have been there. Take care Bob
Sam, Victor, Mrs. Colantonio, the extended Colantonio family and the Soberg family, | express my sincere condolences at the passing of Anna, such a beautiful and happy lady. Although I have not seen Anna in many many years, I do recall her hanging around us as we practiced our music in the Colantonio basement. Unfortunately I did not have the privilege of knowing her as she became a wife and mother, but, I am sure she excelled at both.
Anna will be missed.
My heartfelt condolences to Anna’s Family. Seems those high school days were just a week or two ago as were the pasta dinners at the Colontonio home. She will be missed. May you find strength in the arms of each other and in the thoughts of all of us.
To: Bob, Ashley and Jarrod:
Our deepest condolence to your family. Anna was a good neighbor, always smiling and happy to talk about her family.
Wishing you hope
In the midst of sorrow,
Comfort in the midst of pain.
May peace and hope
Be yours today and always.
May the love of those around you,
Help you through the days ahead.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time and tomorrow as well. Sorry I am not able to attend the service tomorrow but will be sure to touch base when next in town. Hope you’re coping, I know this is a very busy hectic time with lots going on. Take care, talk later!