It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Eugenia Rossa: a mother, baba, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a vibrant woman with a penchant for breaking into song. She had an inquisitive nature and enjoyed car rides with her family and sightseeing. She even ventured to Hawaii in her 80’s to feel the Pacific Ocean between her toes. Eugenia was born in Brody, Ukraine – a small farming community. While staying in an internment camp in Salzburg, Austria, Eugenia met her to be husband John Rossa. They married in 1948, then immigrated to Canada in 1949.
They had two sons, Walter and Alexander (Alec). Eugenia is survived by her sons Walter and Alec, and her older brother Joseph. Eugenia cherished family, religion, and like any proud Ukrainian – good food.
The Rossa family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Mount Saint Mary’s for making Eugenia’s stay comfortable and a thank you to Dr. Brian Winsby for coming out of retirement to assist with Eugenia’s medical care.
On Sunday, April 17 at 4 p.m., there will be a prayer service at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Victoria (1112 Caledonia Avenue). The funeral will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church (550 West 14th Ave) in Vancouver at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to pay their respects are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Victoria.
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On Behalf of Carol and I, we would like to express or deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days. My most sincere condolences.
My family and I would like to extend our most sincere condolences to you, your family and loved ones in these times of sorrows.
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Eric & Jennifer Daigle
Nathalie and I would like to express our deepest condolences on behalf of our family to yours. Our deepest sympathies. God bless
My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family right now. We know how you took great care of her.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family for your loss.
Guy
Daria and I wish to extend our condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Tammy, Rick and Christopher Lata
Alec,
In this sorrowful time, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your family.
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Our best wishes to the family. John and Julie Hunt Sydenham, Ontario