It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Maria Francesca Costa (Primerano). Maria passed away November 23rd, 2019. Predeceased by her husband Vincenzo, Mother, Father and Brother. Maria leaves to mourn her children, Maria (Robert-Predeceased), Salvatore (Trudy), Tina (Jim), Brunella (Vic); Brothers, Bruno (Maria), Vince (Luisa), 10 grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren & 1 Great, Great Grandson, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Maria was born in 1925 in Serra San Bruno, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1952. We will miss her captivating storytelling and wealth of knowledge.
A Prayer Service will take place at 4:30pm on Friday, December 6th at St. Joseph’s Church, 1612 East 18th Avenue, Vancouver where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am on Saturday, December 7th with a luncheon to follow. Entombment will take place at 2:15pm on December 7th at Ocean View Burial Park in the Abbey Mausoleum, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. Missing you always, remembering you forever.