Loreta Pistilli

Loreta leaves behind her devoted husband of 66 years, Pietro; three children, Tony (Maria), Donna (John), Dan (Gina); six grandchildren, Lauren (Charlie), Melissa, Daniela (Ian), Peter, Johnathan and Ashley; two great grandchildren, Isabella and Matteo. She is also survived by her sisters, Filomena and Antonella (Domenico); her brother-in-law, Pasquale (Vittoria), many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends.

Born in Vinchiaturo, Italy, Loreta lived a life filled with love, kindness, generosity and unwavering devotion to family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was especially proud of her grandchildren and loved nothing more than welcoming them into her home and preparing their favourite meals.

A wonderful cook and baker, Loreta expressed her love through food and hospitality. No one ever left her home without enjoying a delicious meal, homemade limoncello, or something to take for the road.

Her Catholic faith was an important part of her life, as was her love of travel and the memories she created along the way. Even as dementia changed her later years, her greatest happiness remained being surrounded by family. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of strength, compassion and unconditional love that will live on for generations.

Loreta will be deeply missed, forever loved and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Though she is no longer with us, her love will remain in our hearts, in our family traditions and in the countless memories we will cherish always.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Berkley Care Centre for their compassionate care.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 555 Slocan Street, Vancouver, BC. Private entombment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Loreta’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia or the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.