Mario Parente

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Parente. He passed away peacefully after a courageous ten year battle with cancer on Sunday, March 13th 2022, with loving family by his side. Mario was born in North Vancouver on May 16th, 1960, to parents Cristina and Nicola. Mario was full of life, enjoying every day to the fullest, doing a lot that many would dream to experience in a lifetime. He is survived by the love of his life, Mena, who he spent 29 happy years with. He will be deeply missed by his daughters Nicole and Natalie, nieces and nephews Sabrina, Marco, Luciano, and Alexander. He is fondly remembered by siblings Giovanna (Michele), mother and father-in-law Carolina and Nicolino, brother-in-law Brian (pre-deceased sister-in-law Lisa), along with many cousins and friends.

Mario touched the lives of so many with his easy-going demeanor, positive attitude, sense of humor, and would go out of his way to do anything for anyone. He devoted his life to his family and friends. He was the one you turned to for advice and who always had your back. The one you admired to live up to and encouraged all of your aspirations. He was the most gentle, kind hearted, generous, determined, patient, intelligent, and loving man. He had a deep passion for skiing, playing tennis, riding motorcycles, boating, cycling, cruising in his convertible, real estate and traveling the world. Mario had a strong work ethic, dedicating 25 years to Corrections Canada where he gained tremendous respect from colleagues. During this time, he had a passion for building and real estate. In his later years, he took his experience and built many beautiful homes with his cousin/partner on the North Shore. He took great pride in all of his accomplishments and his legacy will live forever in our hearts.

The Parente family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the healthcare professionals who helped and supported Mario along his journey. A public viewing will be held 5:30pm-7:30pm, Sunday, March 20, 2022 at First Memorial Funeral Services, Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 21st, 2022 at Holy Trinity Parish, 2725 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. at 11am, followed by the burial at North Vancouver Cemetery at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or BC Cancer Society. Rest in paradise.