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
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Margaret and Brock Parrott
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lynda rosemus 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
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Mary Harvey 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
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Jeety Bhalla 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.
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Carol Hamilton (Beisiegel) 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.
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Paul and Andrea Johnson 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.
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Don McMillan 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!
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Mike & Tes Taylor, Alyssa and Meg Bob, Ashley and Jarrod: Our sincere condolences. All those years on the ball field together come back in a rush. Anna was a great mom, fan and advocate of the game and she will be sorely missed. Our love to you all.
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silvana dallan and family Cara Palma & Famiglia
Le nostre piu sentite condoglianze.
Nella perdita della cara Anna.
Le nostre preghiere sono con voi di cuore.Silvana Dallan & Famiglia
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Tina Henderson Saddened to hear the passing of Anna. We worked together for many years in the Provincial Government. She was a beautiful loving, devoted mother and friend. Her laughter and ever smiling face brought much happiness to the office. We will miss her. To the family I say:
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal
Her memory is our keepsake with which we will never part
God has her in His keeping,
We have you in our hearts.
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Dorthy E. Tyrrell To Bob, Ashley and Jarrod
There are stars that go out in the darkness, whose silvery light shineth on. There are roses whose perfume lingers, when the flowers are faded and gone. There are hearts full of love and sweetness, whose life current no longer flows. Still their goodness lives on with the living like the soul of the star and the rose. My heart and love go out to you, love Auntie Ev
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Dorthy E. Tyrrell To the Colantonio family,
My heart goes out to all of you in the loss of a very loved member of your family. I loved Anna so much and she knew it. She was a very talented , bright ,special person in my life, and I am fortunate to have been connected to her by marriage. I wish you peace and strength, Evelyn Tyrrell
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Beryl Humphrey I am truly saddend by the lose of a loving daughter and Sister. I too will miss her as Anna and I hadsome special talks together. I loved Anna and appreciated all that she stood for,and conveyed that to her onmany occaisions. I bless her and pray for her on her next journey. Peace be with you all.Beryl Humphrey
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Uta Dear family of Anna,
with great shock i heard of Anna’s passing. I am from Germany and we exchanged lots of funny stories about the German exchange student, and i checked Anna on her German vocabulary. Also, we have had good chats about our dogs.
I can not believe she is not anymore with us…. She was such a kind person and always would know a way to cheer you up.
There is nothing to say what can make it better, but i truly believe that she is looking down from heaven and still will be with her family and friends…just in other ways… she crossed to another frontier and said goodbye … then the time comes she will be the one when it is our time to cross to say Hello again …
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Brian Price I would like to offer my sincere condolences ,
I worked with Anna for 10 years and I knew her as a caring person who was extremely proud of her family and very diligent in her work .
Anna will be greatly missed
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Craig Wesley Jones To the Soberg and Colantonio families, I offer my sincerest condolences. Anna’s passing comes as a shock, and although we haven’t met in many years, I remember her well from our high school days. I can only imagine how you will all miss this good lady, and wish you all strength in this time of loss.
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Anne McKeachie So sorry to hear of Anna’s passing – such a loss to her family. Anna was so very proud of her family. She often shared stories and pictures of Ashley and Jarrod and her excitement and joy in the milestones of their young lives. I will always remember that Anna coached me in making lasagne “properly” with “fresh pasta” and not that boxed stuff – she even made some fresh pasta for me to use, and to this day, that was the best lasagne I ever made! Thank you Anna, rest in peace. Sincere condolences to Bob, Ashley, Jarrod and family.
Anne McKeachie
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.