Giovanna Marchiafava, born in Grumo Appula, Bari, Italy on September 9, 1946, passed away in North Vancouver, British Columbia on April 18, 2024 at the age of 77 years. Giovanna was predeceased by her husband Carmelo, and is survived by her loving children, Mariagina (Andrew), Anna (Dave), Gerry (Unjali) and her wonderful grandchildren, Giancarlo, Nadia, Luca, Milana and many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2025 Napier Street, Vancouver on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:30 am, burial will follow at Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers Giovanna would like donations sent to ALS Society https://als.ca or the ICU Unit of Lions Gate Hospital.