On behalf of wife Deanna, sons Nick, John and the immediate family, we would like to express our deepest regrets and say goodbye to a loving husband, father, and nonno.
 My dad touched many lives throughout his life, almost 400 paid respects at his funeral, many of those donated to the Canadian cancer Society'¦Thank You.
 Dad had a certain quality about him. It didn't matter where he went , or what room he would enter, whether he knew the people there or not, he would quickly become the center of attention. His glowing smile, his wit, and the energy he carried, drew people in. He loved to dance. I'm sure many of you here can attest to that. You would always see mom and dad dancing the night away at every function that took place at the Italian cultural center.
 He loved music, he sang in the church quire for a time, he could always be heard singing around the house , whistling, and even was teaching himself to play piano! Daily Singing, dancing, whistling and playing the piano'¦.wouldn't it be nice if everyone could be that happy!
 He volunteered at the circolo abruzzese Italian club for years, and whenever there was a function, he made sure there was no shortage of spirits , and of course wine always flowed'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦.. For as many years as I can remember, the annual abruzzese picnic at Confederation park, you would always find Guido at the food tent barbequing hundreds of Italian sausages at a time, for everyone there to enjoy.
 Dad had a passion for gardening, he did it for a living , and actually never retired from it. It seemed he was most content when he was planting trees, flowers , and shrubs. His house always had something budding or blooming, he was even featured once in the' Burnaby Now 'newspaper for his amazing roses. His garden at the back of the house was always in abundance of vegetables and fruit, the tomatoes he grew were always enormous, the envy of all his neighbours. He was so proud.
 He had a great tenacity to fix things. I don't know how many times he fixed a broken worn out toaster, when my mom finally got mad and bought a new one! I can remember many times walking into his garage when he had something like an old lawnmower or weed eater in thousands of pieces and would not give up even after many hours until it was working again. Even sick and during his chemotherapy, he got an old leaf blower working again. That's how he approached his illness, he never gave up , he was eating and drinking right up until his last day, he was sure he was going to get better'¦he even told us he was going to walk again'¦this time, unfortunately, it just could not be fixed.
 Dad loved hanging out with his buddies at the park as well. He would spend hours there playing bocce. It didn't matter if the weather was great or not ,he'd be there. If he wasn't playing bocce , he would be playing cards at the Confed house, I'm sure he will be missed dearly there. He was so good at cards , he even won a poker tournament in Nevada with 11 tables. That is an impressive feat!
 As for Dad's home life, family always came first. He was always there if my brother or myself ever needed anything. He was a selfless person, truly happy to be able to make us happy. He would never hesitate to offer a helping hand no matter the size of the endeavour. And he didn't just like helping us, but as a lot of his friends can tell you, he would not hesitate for a second to help them at anything as well. He cherished his friendships. If you were one of the lucky one's that got to visit him at his home, you were showered with his generosity, he would give you whatever he had , his home was truly your home! Even his neighbours all around his house can tell you stories of times he just showed up to cut a falling tree, prune an overgrown bush, or repair a leaning fence, all because he knew it probably would not get done , and complaining about it was not an option.
 He instilled in us the importance of family values, the importance of sitting around the dinner table and discussing family issues, the importance of our roles as fathers and husbands to our own families. We have always pushed those values with our kids. He adored our dear mother ( and wife of 52 years) so much, he always treated her with the utmost admiration respect and understanding. A quality that we will admire for the rest of our lives.
 During The last couple of months of his life, my brother myself our mother, his much loved daughters- in- law and grandkids never left his side. His niece Patrizia, whom he loved like a daughter, travelled all the way from Prince Rupert 3 times to be with him. We all put our lives on hold, for what sadly turned out to be a short time, We continued to have dinners in his presence right until the last few days of his life. You knew he was blessed but we were blessed even more. Like my Mother, my brother and I ,always felt safe and secure when he was around. Even during his illness, the safety and security of his presence was felt, he never showed us any weakness. The world truly lost a one of a kind man, and heaven, just gained an inspiration.
 His seat at the head of table will remain empty, as will the hole left in our hearts.
 Rest in peace Dad, you will always be our hero'¦

My heart goes to you Deanna and your family , I got to know you and Guido ,we had good times singing together and laughing ,when he was telling us jokes, in some of the dinner parties in our friends house .
 I will all ways remember hes beautiful laughter.
 Avelina Fracca (DarioÂ´s wife)

Guido was honorable and true in all his ways,
 loving and faithful to the end of his days,
 always so good,unselfish and kind, these are the memories he leaves behind,
 love and remembrance last forever, this is a link death cannot sever.
 A new year comes and another goes but the gates of memories never close.
 ~ Tony & Floriana D'Addese, Montreal, Quebec

To Deanna and Family:
 I am so sorry that such a loving person has been taken from your lives. His body has gone but his spirit of love will live on in your hearts forever, and he will not be forgotten.Trust in our faith and it will get you through this difficult time. When our time is up we will meet again and our questions will be answered.
 ~ Maria & Nino Di Nunzio, Surrey, British Columbia

To the Del Monte family'¦
 
Our deepest sympathies and our prayers go out you at this very difficult time, may they keep you strong.
 
Elvo & Maria Del Rossi and family

'Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal'
 ~ Lina,Nicola,Annamaria Giammaria, burnaby, British Columbia

Always remember that God is with you, May his promise of Eternal life bring you peace
 ~ Sonia Cunha, Burnaby

Our deepest sympathies to all the family. Thinking of you at this tough time.
 
Brian & Karen Powell

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
 ~ Linda & Bruce Nahrebeski. Instance, Maple Ridge, British Columbia

To Deanna and Family
 Our deepest sympathy for your loss.. We are all going to miss Guido's sense of humor and his helpfull ways and co-operation for the Abruzzi Club.
 
Carlo and Joan Capitanio

Dear Deanna and family,
 It is with great sadness that I hear of Guido's Passing .I have many memories of Guido in my life and most recent at the Abruzzi banquet.I am so glad to have seen him that night . I will remember his smile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your sons.
 
Libby Ursini and Family

On behalf of the Sarra Family, we offer our deepest heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Delmonte family. Many shared, beautiful moments with Guido will be missed dearly but all of his fond memories will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace Guido.

To the Del Monte Family . . . 

We are so sorry to hear of Guido's passing. It is such a deep loss to try & accept that a whole wonderful person is just gone!
 
Guido was such a special & memorable man in every possible way . . . Amongst his countless qualities, I admired his attitude & his warmth . . .No matter the task, Guido would take it on with enthusiasm . . . I always felt he sincerely wanted to please everybody he came in contact with & leave them happier than he found them. . . He was such an incurably HAPPY person, with a ready laugh to see the humour & the good side of everything he encountered. Nothing was impossible or too much trouble.
 
I consider myself very fortunate to have known him, my life is better because Guido was part of it. Eva & I will miss him dearly & always with the fondest of memories . . . a knock at our back door, & there was Guido with fresh vegetables from his garden or a bottle of his wine. 

If the world was full of '˜Guidos', this would truly be heaven on earth. 

I saw an inscription many, many years ago on a headstone . . . 'He who lives in the hearts of those who loved him, will never die'
 
I know there must be a terrible emptiness in your heart right now . . . Our hearts & thoughts are with you.
 
Love, Gary & Eva
 ~ Gary & Eva McPhee, Burnaby, British Columbia

to deanna and family
 aur thougthts are with you our deepest sympthies
 vincenzo&maria de vito

Dear Deanna, Nick, John & Family,
 
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort that he is in a much better place. Guidio was a wonderful man. Requiem & Riposo. 

Un forte abbraccio con stima e affetto!
 
The Manetta Family

Nick, Vicky, the girls and the entire Del Monte family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With many fond memories of Guido participating in our regular poker nights, he will be missed but his legend will live on.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
 
With deepest sympathy
 
Fanny & Orlando Ciampi

To Deanna and family,On behalf of the Liberatore family and the Circolo Abruzzese I would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you in hoping you find some comfort in knowing that Guido is no longer suffering and peacfully resting in Gods house.Guido will be deeply missed but his smile will live in our hearts forever.May God give you strength to carry on at this difficult time.
 Our thoughts are with you all, Ada Liberatore

Our hearts go out to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll remember Guido with a smile and a laugh. Guido was also all about family. He lived for his family and there will be many fond and happy memories. Our deepest condolences. Darcy and the kids.

Deanna and Family,
 Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Guido will always be remembered as a fun and loving man. He always brought a smile to our faces and we will always remember him. He will be sadly missed.

Our deepest condolences to Deanna & family for their loss. our prayers will be with you during this sorrowful time.
 
Francesco & Syvia Di Cesare

Comare Deanna and Family,
 We are very sad to hear of the passing of Guido, we extend our deepest condolences. We will always remember his big laugh and smiling face. May he rest in peace.

To Deanna, Nick, John & Family,
 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sorrowful time. We share in your sadness and deeply miss Guido. We will remember his infectious smile, his spirited joy for life, visiting and spending time together, and sharing a passion for gardening. 

While we miss him a great deal and we'll think of him often, we also believe, as this beautiful, comforting poem says, that Guido is safely home now.
 
With deepest sympathy,
 Anna Maria & Alfredo
 
Safely Home
 I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
 Oh so happy and so bright!
 There is perfect joy and beauty
 In this everlasting light.
 
All the pain and grief is over,
 Every restless tossing passed;
 I am now at peace forever,
 Safely home in Heaven at last.
 
Did you wonder I so calmly
 Trod the valley of the shade?
 Oh! but Jesus' love illumined
 Every dark and fearful glade.
 
And He came Himself to meet me
 In that way so hard to tread;
 And with Jesus' arm to lean on
 Could I have one doubt or dread?
 
Then you must not grieve so sorely
 For I love you dearly still:
 Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
 Pray to trust our Father's Will.
 
There is work still waiting for you,
 So you must not idly stand;
 Do it now, while life remaineth'”
 You shall rest in Jesus' land.
 
When that work is all completed,
 He will gently call you Home;
 Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
 Oh, the joy to see you come!
 
-author unknown '

Dear Zia, Nick, John and Family,
 
Our sincerest, deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. We share in your sadness. As difficult as the days ahead are going to be, we hope you find comfort in the loving memories you have of zio and all of the joy you experienced together as a family. 

May the love and prayers of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. It's never easy to deal with the loss of someone who means so much and touched so many lives, but you can take comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you. 

Recall with fondness the beautiful memories of days goneby that will help to keep zio alive in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
 
Fabrizio, Sabrina, Tiziana and Marco

To Deanna and Family,
 Our thoughts are with you at such a sad time.
 
Angelo Moscone and family

Deanna, Nick, John and Family,
 It is with much sadness that we extend our deepest sympathies with the passing of dear Guido. He was a wonderful man and will always be our hearts. His bright smile will be missed but never forgotten. May your memories give you strength to get through this very difficult time. Rest in peace Guido.

To the Del Monte Family:
 Extending our deepest sympathy for your loss and praying that your faith will give you strength during this difficult time.
 Manlio and Lucia Cupo and family

Our deepest condolences to everyone. The few times I met your Dad he was always cracking jokes and making us all laugh. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. He will be missed by all.

Con sommo dispiacere abbiamo appreso la triste notizia. Guido restera, per noi una cara persona: ogni qualvolta ci si vedeva ci ha sempre accolto con un sorriso che ispirava quanto di bello ci sia nella vita. Ci manchera'.
 Le nostre piu' sentite condoglianze a Deanna e famiglia.
 
Filippo e Tina Barbone

Dear Deanna, Nick ,John & family
 
It is with great sadness that we extend our condolences to the DelMonte family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, especially Deanna through this difficult time. Our families have shared many fond memories together that will be cherished. Guido will be missed but may he rest in peace in hopes of reuniting with loved ones. Our deepest sympathy'¦
 
Joe & , Maria Seccia, Giuliana & Tony De Angelis and families.

On behalf of my father, Alberico, and my brother, David, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Anna and her sons. I nostri pensieri e le nostre preghiere sono con te in questo momento difficile. Guido was a good, kind and loyal friend to my father, and he will forever be with us, in our hearts. I hope he is an angel now and finds my mother, Margaret in heaven. ~Dino

Deanna and family
 My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. The loss of a husband is unimaginable but may you take comfort in knowing he is at peace and will always remain in your heart.
 Angiolina Moscone

OBITUARY

Guido Del Monte

January 1, 1900 – March 5, 2011

Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel

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