It is always difficult to say good-bye to someone who means the world to you but the time has come to honour our Mother for all the gifts she has given us. Emma was born in Malito, Italy on October 14, 1927 and passed away on December 9, 2011 in Victoria, British Columbia. Emma is survived by her husband of 60 years, Giuseppe; her children, Mario (Irene), Vincenzo (Karen), Emma, and Josephine (Ron); her grandchildren, Michael, Theo, Natalie, Katherine, Joseph, David and Benjamin; her brother, Guido DeRose and her sister, Maria Carpino. She is predeceased by her parents, Luigina and Vincenzo; sisters, Rosina and Maria; brothers, Franco, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Antonio and Rafelle. Her presence in our lives was an eternal gift that was ingrained in the fabric of who we are as people and a family. Though she is no longer with us on earth she will never leave us.
On behalf of our Mother and Father we wish to express our gratitude to the staff of the Kiwanis Pavilion in Victoria, which was her home for the past four years. There are no words to adequately thank you for your kindness, care and support to us all. You made a difficult time easier with your friendship.
The celebration of our mother’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15th at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Victoria BC. Interment to follow at the Royal Oak Burial Park Mausoleum with Celebrant Father William Hann. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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The Chesser's
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Jan and Neil Skaluba Dear Jim and Karen, Josephine, and the Vena Family,
It’s with tears and sadness as I give our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences. Emma will be present forever as there are so many of her qualities passed on through to her children. She was a very generous, caring mama and we will always remember the meals she cooked and how caring Emma was. Thinking of you at this time.
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Diana Carter and family Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Extending our deepest sympathies and heartfelt understanding for your loss.
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Butch & Gail Whiteman Gail and I were very sorry to hear of your loss and our sincere condolences are given to all members of the family. God bless you all.
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Pina and Antonio Gualtieri and Family Sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Pina, Antonio, Lisa, Annina & Chris, Nick & Sandi and thoughts and prayers from Bruno Mannella.
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Myra & Ron Oudyk Mario, Irene and Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. No matter age or circumstances we know how difficult it is to lose a mother. Are thoughts are with you all.
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Bruce Whiteman and Family To The Vena Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Bruce, Kristen, Sarah and Bill
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Mark Whiteman and Family I was part of the Vena family from age 12 onwards and Emma always made me feel like I was part of the Vena family. I cherish the memories of the care she took to feed anyone (me) who was at the table when supper was ready. She was always happy.
Our hearts go out to Joe and the rest of the Vena’s.
Mark, Karen, Anna and David
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Lori and Bill Motluk Wishing you the strenght, caring and support of family and friends as you say good-bye to your wife, mother, grandmother. Our hearts are with you.
Lori, Bill, Lyle, Bliar
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Nicole Pedersen Josephine and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope the memories that you cherish will give you strength during this difficult time.
Nicole and family.
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Theresa Boyko Josephine and Family,
We are thinking of you at this very difficult time. May the memories you cherish help ease your pain.
Theresa Boyko & Family
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Debbie Langevin I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of such a dear person. Your mum is in a much better place and her pain is finally over. To have such a loving kind family by her side during these long hard years and with her as she passed on, she must have been a beautiful person both inside and out. I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all close in thought and prayer.
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Lynette MacKay My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is looking over you.
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Angie Pitre So sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Vena. We hope you will carry with you wonderful memories of her as wife & mother, and her love will always be with you!! Please know that we are thinking of you all during this difficult time and we will keep you in our prayers in the days and weeks to come! Love, The Pitre Family~Angie, Ron, Hunter & Tyler xoxo
Brings us back to the good old days on Patricia St. We have many fond memories of Mrs. Vena, such a nice lady, hard worker, and an excellent cook. Our sincere sympathies to Giuseppe, and Mario, Jim, Emma, Josephine, and families. The Chesser Family