January 12, 1928 – December 5, 2010
Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully at the age of 82 with her family by her side. Caterina was predeceased in 2005 by her beloved husband of 55 years, Domenico; her sister, Antoinetta Durante and her brother, Salvatore (Ursula) Durante of San Giovanni in Fiore, Italy and her brother, Saverio Durante (Rosa) of Calgary, AB. She will be greatly missed by her children and spouses; Andy Alessio (Marie-Jeanne), Mary Ferrarelli (Frank) and Dick Alessio (Hilpa) of Victoria, BC and John Alessio (Roxanne) of Calgary, AB. She will be remembered by her grandchildren; Rosalina Munro (Michael) and Domenic Ferrarelli of Victoria, BC, Danielle Leong (Alex) of Waterloo, ON, Katie Alessio of Nelson, BC, and her great grandsons, Carter and Massimo. Caterina will be sadly missed by her sisters and brothers; Serafina Gentile (Paolo), Maria Aiello (Francesco), Pasquale Durante, Tomaso Durante (Vittoria) of Calgary, AB, Antoniette Durante, Giuseppe Durante (Teresa), Filomena Olivito, Teresa Durante and Virginia Pedace (Gino) of San Giovanni in Fiore, Italy and her many friends and relatives. She was happiest when she had her family close by and loved to sit outside and watch the world go by. She will always be in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. We would like to sincerely thank Imelda, Esse and Lucy who were Caterina’s homecare support. Over the years they showed her remarkable compassion and care.
Prayers will be offered in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at SACRED HEART CHURCH, 4040 Nelthorpe Street on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:00 am. Entombment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations, can be made to Canadian Diabetes Association #276 – 2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Antonietta and Joe Ritrovato
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Mary Jo and Bob Duggan To all of the Alessio Family, and especially to Dick and Mary:
Losing your mother is like losing a part of yourself. Your childhood begins in her. She is safety, comfort, and love wrapped around you. As you grow, she is guidance and protection. As you mature, she is pride. And now as you grieve, she is right there beside you, just as she always was.
Time will help you. Eventually the sadness is replaced by warm memories of a wonderful woman and a deep awareness of the gifts you gave each other. Our hearts go out to you. Mary Jo and Bob Duggan
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ardene and nina deblois and jean whalen You are in our thoughts. It is never an easy time no matter what.
Say not in grief “he is no more”
but live in thankfulness that he was.Hebrew Proverb
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Ernest Del Pinto Andy , Mary, Dick, John – Our sincere condolences go out to you and your families on the passing away of your mother. We will always cherish the memories of the times we spent together and are prays and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Love Always
Ernest, Clara, Michele, Melissa, Ross, Michael
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John, Brenda, Justin & Kayla Durante Our deepest condolences on your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.
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Frank Durante To My cousins….
It is with a broken heart that I send my condolences to you and your family. My family will keep you in our prayers during this very difficult time.
God Bless….
Frank, Ida, Sofia and Giulianna Durante
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Sam Durante and Family We are sorry for your loss and hope you will find peace during these difficult times. Your mother will never leave you as she will always be in your heart and in your soul.
Sincerely,
Sam Durante
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Dianne Teixeira Andy, Mary, Dick & John & families – Our sincere deepest condolences on your moms passing. Zia Caterina was an absolute amazing woman, who took pride in taking care of her family in Canada and in Italy. We are so grateful to have come out to Victoria last summer to visit her.
She will be greatly missed, God Bless.
Dianne, Nelson, Ashley, Brittany & Corey Teixeira
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Mirella Arich Dear Dick and Family
No matter how old we are,
Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know,
But her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on,
A legacy of love that will always be with you.May your fond memories fill your heart and help to comfort you at this sad time.
With deepest sympathy
Mirella Arich
To all the family, we want to send our most sincere condolonces for
the loss of your Mother.
She will be dearly missed.
Your friends,
Joe and Antonietta.