Armando Antonio Coltellaro

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Armando Antonio Coltellaro on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the age of 71. He will be remembered by his loving wife, Maria of 43 years; his children Gino (Gina) Coltellaro, Mary (Jason) Nesci and Lisa Polmans all of Kamloops. Also left to cherish Nonno’s memory are his grandchildren Juliano, Sophie, Stefan, Nathan, Kaleb and Mikaela; his mother in law Luisa Guido; his sisters Malfalda (Italy) and Gilda (Emilio), his brother Franco (Dina); brother in law Peter (Lucy), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Armando was predeceased by his father Felice and mother Maria, brother Giovanni, Rosario, Domenico, sisters Tomasina and Francesca and his father in law Guerino Guido.Armando was born on June 10, 1943 in Martirano, Catanzaro, Italy. In 1965 he immigrated to Canada, Kamloops. His passion for life was tending to his garden and his wine making. But most of all it was his grandchildren whom he was very proud of.

You are forever in our hearts and will always be with us! The Reverend Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. A private family Entombment will follow at Sage Valley Mausoleum. Thank you to the nurses on 4North, especially nurse Tanya. Also a big thank you to the staff and volunteers at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home for the wonderful care they provided. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 in memory of Armando would be appreciated. Condolence’s may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com