On the evening of January 19th 2023, Alberto Attilio Fontana of Edmonton, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years young. Born August 25th 1934, in Romana d’Ezzelino, Italy.
He started his love of travelling by moving from Romana to Edmonton, where he met his wife, Betty. Alberto moved his family to South Africa for 11 years and then to Edmonton where he settled for many years. No matter where we lived it was a loving home full of laughter.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Betty; daughters Carla (Alan, Emma and Jacob) and Anna-lisa (Randy); sister Luisa (Gianni). Alberto is pre-deceased by his sister Fulvia, brothers Gino, Giuseppe, and Bruno.
Alberto was an amazing husband, father, nonno, friend, entrepreneur and landscape artist, he was always ready with a great story and a sense of humor.
A special thank you from our family to the caregivers of St. Albert Sturgeon Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion given to our father and nonno. Your kindness will be forever appreciated.
Alberto asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.