It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Giovanna Russo at the age of 80 years. She is predeceased by husband Carmine. She is survived by her loving family; children Gaetano, Rachela (Carlos) Carreras, Filomena (Frank) Lucatuorto; grandchildren Carmine (Carolyn), Nina (Ryan), Minnie, Carla (Neal), Anna, Erica, Paolo, Rachela; great-granchildren Bella, R.J., Matteo; brothers Giovanni, Giuseppe; sister Anna; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 2025 Napier St. Vancouver, BC. Entombment to follow at the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC. Donations in lieu of flowers to the BC. Cancer Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com