Antonia Corea

She is survived by her loving husband, Salvatore Corea of 60 years; Daughter Ernesta Robinson (Dave), Sons Frank Corea (Mary-anne) Gerald Corea (Elaine) Grandchildren Ryan Robinson (Alison) Daniel Robinson (Ashley) Craig Corea, Nick Corea, Cassandra Jurista (Mark) Richard Lyon (Pam) and Great Grandchild Riley Robinson. She is also survived by her sister Catarina Rosso of France and brother Aldo Garcea of Italy, sister-in-law Aurora Garcea of Calgary and nephew Marcello Garcea and numerous nieces and nephews in France and Italy.

She is predeceased by her grandson Darcy Robinson, father Francesco Garcea, mother Carmela Garcea, sisters Assunta Garcea, Rosina Gilgio, Marcella Garcea brother Antonio Garcea all of Italy and Nicola Garcea and Umberto Garcea of Kamloops.

Born on October 19, 1931 in Albi, Catanzaro Italy, Antonia spent summers on her fathers ranch at the Sila in Calabria where they worked hard ranching and logging. Winters were spent in Albi picking olives off her father-in-law’s groves. She was a hard worker, a talented embroiderer and loved to sew. She was a wealth of information: Known for her and her family’s generosity, activities like gardening, making different cheeses, salami’s and baking bread was a regular activity for the family.

In 1962 Antonia, along with her 7 year old daughter Ernesta moved to Kamloops, BC Canada to join her husband Salvatore. Settling in North Kamloops, they built their first house and welcomed their two sons, Frank and Gerry. Antonia’s life revolved around her family and her friends. Her love of baking and cooking was appreciated by everyone who knew her. Known as ‘Mrs. C’, her backyard pool was a gathering place for all her kids’ friends and she handed out ice cream sandwiches and homemade cookies on a regular basis.

Antonia loved her grandsons very much and was very proud of them. She kept up with all their hockey achievements. Her grandchildren will always remember how she spoiled them and her ‘meticulous and traditional’ methods in the kitchen which brought them all around the table every Sunday for dinner.

Antonia was faced with many health challenges throughout her life which she bravely overcame. She will be greatly missed by her family and lovingly remembered, especially at birthdays when she used to clap and sing the loudest.

Prayers will be held on Tuesday, August 19th at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 20th at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Father Andrew officiating; Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

On line condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Arrangements under the direction of Schoening Funeral Service, Kamloops, British Columbia.