It is with shock and sadness that we announce Angela’s unexpected passing on July 28, 2019. She is survived by her devoted husband and partner, Wayne; children, Trevor (Chantale) and Camilla (Mark); and sister, Miranda (Ugo). Nonna will be missed terribly by her grandchildren, Chloe, Noelle, and Linden. She was predeceased by her parents, Filomena ( née Greco) and Giuseppe Martino and brother, Raffaele (Silvia).
Born on June 19, 1946 in Rizzuto, Italy, Angela immigrated to Canada in 1961 with her mother and sister to join her brother in Victoria. In 1967, she married Wayne, the boy across the street, and their adventures took them across Canada. She earned her BA in French and Spanish from the University of Saskatchewan. Angie and Wayne lived in Saskatoon, Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Ottawa, and Sackville before settling in Calgary for 25 years to raise their children. In 2004, they retired to Victoria to be closer to family and friends.
Angela lived for her granddaughters and her garden, including her beloved figs, tomatoes, and flowers. She was a regular volunteer, always taking others under her wing. She enjoyed sewing, dollmaking, and especially scouring thrift stores and garage sales for the next bargain. She traveled the world in her later years, visiting England, Australia, China and the Caribbean. Angela’s most regular journey was her climb with Wayne up Mount Douglas every morning, without fail. Her passing will leave a hole in all of our lives.
A Funeral Service will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Parish, 4049 Gordon Head Road, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 11:00 am, followed by entombment at the Royal Oak Burial Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmy.ca
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Eric Morrison
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Rita Soares & Ralph Ruffolo & our Late Mom, Gilda Ruffolo Sending our heartfelt condolences for the sudden passing of Angelina.
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Bill and Marie Thompson We remember Angela for outgoing personality and her enthusiastic attitude. Let these memories provide comfort as you try to get through this challenging time.
Please accept our condolences.
Bill and Marie Thompson
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Doreen E. Morrison Dear Wayne, Trevor, Camilla and families
We were shocked and very sorry to hear of Angie’s passing. We will always remember her with fond memories of our many visits, camping tips and cross Canada moves.
With Love, Bob, Beth and Family
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Claire Mackelson Dear Wayne and family – I’m so sorry to hear of Angela’s passing. May you be wrapped in love and strength as you live each day while facing the future. I remember Angela’s beautiful smile and wonderful spirit.
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Lisa Kulhavy To Trevor, Camilla, Wayne and all of your sweet family, we are so sorry for your profound loss. We have been thinking about you, and hope that time and will begin to lessen the pain and shock of Angela’s passing. She was an incredible person, mom, and nonna and she will be remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure of meeting and knowing her.
We are sending our sincere condolences and love to each of you during this difficult time.
Much love,
James, Lisa & Nahla
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Luciano and Marie Decicco We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Angelina and send your sincere condolences to you Wayne and children Camilla and Trevor and families. Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow and grieving.
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Ming & June Dear Wayne,
We were shocked and saddened to here of Angela’s sudden passing. We couldn’t believe it was true.
Angela was so great, no matter as being mom, wife, or friend. We still remember the days when you lived in Calgary. We miss the time very much.
Our deepest condolences to you, Trevor, Camilla and families. Wish God give you the strength and courage to experience the sad time.
Our thoughts are constantly with you.
Take care.
Ming and June
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Salvatore Pedace La scomparsa di nostra cugina Angelina ci ha estremamente turbati. Siamo molto dispiaciuti. Facciamo le più sentite condoglianza a Miranda, Wayne, Trevor, e Camilla.
Salvatore ed Anna Pedace
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Pasquale Pedace Cara zia Miranda, e cari Wayne, Trevor, e Camilla, vi esprimo il mio profondo cordoglio. Ho conosciuto zia Angelina nel 1994, in occasione della sua visita in Italia. Ne conservo un ricordo bellissimo: una donna istruita, sensibile, cordiale, educata e rispettosa delle sue origini. Non dimenticherò mai la giornata trascorsa insieme a tradurre un lungo documento dall’inglese all’italiano. Ha sempre apprezzato fino in fondo il mio inglese scolastico, dandomi consigli brillanti per migliorarlo. Io, dal canto mio, rimasi affascinato dalla sua conoscenza della grammatica italiana.
Ti ho conosciuta per pochi giorni, ma ti ho voluto un bene sincero.
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Norma and Hugh Lavallee Dear Wayne and family: We are so shocked to hear of Angela’s passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. You have our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. Norma and Hugh.
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Kirsten (Neighbour on Saanich Rd) Wayne, very sorry to learn about the loss of your wife of many years. Condolences to you and your family.
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Jane Guy Dear Wayne, Trevor, Camilla and families
Still trying to process that our dear friend of almost 40 years has gone. She will leave a hole in our hearts. Such a kind and generous person and she will be missed terribly. We have some lovely memories though, going back to our times in the Ranchlands Babysitting Co-op in Calgary.
Our deepest condolences to you all.
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Don Karasiuk Dear Wayne, Camilla, Trevor and families,
My deepest condolences to your family on the loss of Angie. Wayne. You and Angie have been my good and true friends for over 50 years, and her passing will leave a big hole in the lives of all who knew and loved her. It was a privilege to witness a love story that lasted more than half a century. Angie was the rock on which your family’s many successes were founded. Like so many of her friends, I will miss her dearly. May God give you the strength and courage to follow her example of love, and to go forward at this sad time.
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Rose Carbone Our condolences to the entire Family.
Rosina Decicco and Family.
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Laurie and Sean Sending much love your way to your entire family during this time. Please know we are thinking of you all and hope that hearts will heal with time.
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John and Rosemarie Welch Dear Wayne, Camilla and Trevor
We were so shocked and saddened to get your news and cannot yet come to terms with it. The shock for you all must have been pure disbelief, followed by devastation and heaven knows how you are coping.
I will send a note in the post.
Angela was an amazing person, we just loved her and the whole world will be a sadder place without her – she exuded joy and happiness, an impossible hole to fill.
Our thoughts are constantly with you – sending much love to you all.
John, Rosemarie, Debbie and John jnr
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Robert T Morrison Marion and I were shocked and saddened to here of Angela’s sudden passing. I will be unable to be there due to hand surgery Tuesday morning. Marion is hoping to attend the service. Do remember the fond times you opened your home for the Shrine Band picnics and we shared your beautiful garden at these gatherings. Marion and I are thinking of you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
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Ada Pedace Caro Wayne, Trevor , Camilla and Miranda Non ci sono parole per dirti che stati pensando addesso Siete in mio cuore e pregiare. Vi vuole bene Tua cugina Ada Pedace e zia Pasqualina
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Sue McTaggart I fondly remember walking up a steep mountain trail recently with Angela during our band trip to Cuba. I was impressed by her fitness and her willingness to share her feelings and attitude about a number of topics. It is a memory to treasure now, as I am sure is the case for all of her family at this time. Sincere condolences at this time of unexpected loss.
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Rosetta Pedace (Toronto) Dear Wayne, Trevor, Camilla and Miranda. Although no words can take away the sorrow that you bare, you are all in my prayers. Looking back at all the wonderful memories will help comfort you for tomorrow. What a horrible shock. My deepest sympathies and condolences.
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Denise & Bill Thoughts and prayers go out to Wayne, Trevor, Camilla and families in the loss of Angie. Great memories will keep her alive in our hearts. Taken suddenly, but we hope to meet again some day.
” My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me and I give unto them Eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28.
A beautiful lady we were all so privileged to know. What a gift she gave to us.
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Joy and Rick Rowan Dear Wayne, Camilla, Trevor and Families;
We are overwhelmed with sadness at the loss of such a beautiful, sharing person. Hopefully, someday we can get together to reflect on our wonderful memories of Angie.
Our hearts go out to you in this time of grieving.
Forever Friends,
Joy and Rick
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Tom Favier Wayne, Trevor and Camilla
I was surprised and saddened to hear of Angie’s passing. A great friendship which commenced in Yellowknife and continued across the country as we followed each other first to Ottawa and then New Brunswick. Many a laugh and good memories were had at our weekly bridge nights. Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this time of great sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you
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Susan and Ross Woronka We are so shocked at the sudden passing of
Angela. Our hearts go out to Wayne, Trevor
Camilla and extended family. You are in our
thoughts and prayers.
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Luigi Greco Le mie più sentite condoglianze a Wayne, Camilla, Trevor, Miranda. È brutto quando una persona cara ci lascia, ma lo è ancora di più quando si tratta di una persona speciale, ma la sorte ha voluto premiare Angelina per la sua bontà riservando una morte improvvisa e senza sofferenze. Mi mancherai tanto cugina cara.
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Ron and FayevFord We are so sorry and surprised to hear of Angela’s passing. Today we are filled with happy memories of the Saskatoon days when Wayne, Ron and Angela were students. There was the Christmas dinner where we had to stop eating and nap before dessert. Angela’s homemade pasta that was so yummy also comes to mind. Good stories shared. Good memories to savour. Sending you our deepest sympathies and love to Wayne and family.
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Marlene & Gerry Glazier We are so sorry, Wayne. What a huge hole will be left with the passing of Angie. Fill this with all the memories of your life together and she will never be far away.
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Larry Licht We are so shocked and saddened by Angela’s passing. We remember her as a beautiful person in so many ways. Our deepest sympathy to Wayne and family.
Gillian and Larry Licht
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Lynn Rebner I am so sorry to hear of Angela’s passing, she was a lovely lady and neighbor. I will always remember he bringing figs to my door. Lynn
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Concetta Peluso Wayne, Camilla, Trevor, Miranda – There are no adequate words to describe how we are feeling upon hearing this news. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
— Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday . . . unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, but very dear.
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Willard/Rosetta Werk We are saddened to hear that Angela has so soon left us for the final phase of life in eternity. We pray for her family and know that Angelina lives on in all of our hearts.
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Homa One of the kindest, and purest souls I’ve ever met. One good friend to help me miss less during hard days, to miss her most now.
My deepest condolences to her lovely family and friends.
I’m so sorry to hear about Angie’s passing. I have so many good memories of growing up with your family and appreciate all the time I got to spend with her. Please take care of yourselves and know that she’s left great memories and stories with many others.