A funeral service for Maria will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC V5J1A4. A committal service will occur Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC V5J1A4. A reception will occur Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC V5J1A4.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Maria to support the Hemodialysis (Renal) Unit with VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. Donate at join.vghfoundation.ca/berardi, by calling 604.875.4676 or by mailed cheque made out to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation (190-855 West 12th Ave, Vancouver, V5Z 1M9).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OceanViewFuneral.com for the Berardi family.
I Am Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
To follow the path God made for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
For I found peace at last, that day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembering joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with hearts of sorrow.
My wish for you is the hope of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,
Good friends, good times,
a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed much too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wants me now --- He’s set me free.
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VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation - Hemodialysis (Renal) Unit855 W. 12th Avenue, #190, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9
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