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.
Вічная Пам’ять – Христос Воскрес!
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Hey Alec,
We are sorry to hear about your mother. Hope you guys are doing ok. Best wishes from the Di Vito family. God bless.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers for your family. May you all rest assured that Mom and Grandma is still with you always. Our best wishes at this time of remembrance and joy with all the years spent together.
It was very sad to hear this news. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To The Rossa Family,
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May the peace of our Risen Lord be with all of you.
Laudie and Linda Berezowski
Saskatoon, SK
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Ron & Kim Olsen
Shauna and I are very saddened to hear about your mom. Please accept our condolences to you and your family. May she rest in peace.
So Very Sorry to hear of the Passing of Your Dear Mum. Our Condolences to You & the Family. Our Thoughts are with you All. Angela & Malcolm Brailsford
Lindsay and I extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. May you all find strength in the love you share.
Alec,
I am very sorry for the passing of your Mother, my prays are with you and your family. My son and I wish you Courage at this difficult time.
To Walt, Marilyn and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom and Cori Forster