Lina Basso – a kind, warm, loving, gentle, fun and wonderful woman – has gone to be with the multitude of angels who, she exclaimed, were there to meet her in her final moments.
Lina passed away very peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2015 from a very brief illness at the age of 93. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Judy, her sons Luik, Gerard and Armando, their spouses and her brother Jon, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She also had very special friendships with so many dear, dear friends of all ages. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Massimo.
The talent she had for cooking amazing food; being a great and thoughtful friend; being kind, gentle and generous; was indeed an excellent example to those who knew her. Her practicality, great wit and wisdom were always present and appreciated.
Lina will also be remembered for the many wonderful meals she prepared at the old and (for a while) new Colombo Hall. She loved working with her best friends Idanna and Fernanda. It was a kitchen full of laughs, joy and dedication as they prepared a wonderful meal made from scratch for all to enjoy. The pasta and roast chicken were the favourite and most often requested. That is why the food was always so very delicious, and is still talked about after so many years. One time she remarked, “It is so nice to just be cooking for 100 people”. That just shows how easily this work came to her.
The Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 635 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops, BC. For those who wish, a Viewing will take place at Kamloops Funeral Home on Sunday, December 20 from 2 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 285 Fortune Dr. Kamloops. Interment of her cremains to follow at a later date.
A special thank you to Dr. McLaren and Lee, the whole family at Hospice House and to all who were of so much help over the past while. Lina requested that you consider a generous donation to Hospice House Kamloops. Flowers gratefully declined.
7 Tributes
In the short time on a visit or two to your home and some roofing repairs Judy, I had met your wonderful mother, and what a joy in short conversation and some time in the rear yard with her. She had very much reminded me of our own mother whom passed away a few years back.I know you’ll miss her.
This is just a little something to say Judy, we offer our condolences at the passing of your mother.
zia was shocked to here of your passing I have so many memories of you IWILL ALWAYS cherish the tea and lunches when I came to town we talked about everthing especially when you were the family photogher I would ask if I COULD TAKE A PICTURE THANKS FOR TRUSTING IN ME I was 7or 8 you got me started on my photo career love you so much relly going to miss you god bless rest in peace judy luik allana gerard rosan Armando Sharon my deepest blessing to all of you your cousin john and linda tommasini
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Judy, mom & I were so saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. I’m sorry we couldn’t be there today, mom has not been feeling well. Sincere condolences,
Rina & Iride Damini
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother.We will always remember Mrs.Basso as a kind and gentle woman. Take care and God bless you.
Nito & Anna Scalise and family
zia more memories of you you were a great driver I remember you driving the 63 Plymouth with the big fins how you got around with never a accident and remembering the times on lorne street getting sawdust for the furnace to keep the house warm in the lastposting my spelling was not so good so thanks for trusting me with your camera when I was 7or 8 good start for me as you were the family photographer I took a great interestever since miss you god bless you say hi top mom and dad and zio have a good glass of wine Giovanni and linda tommasini
Lina was my dear cousin and she will be deeply missed. She was extremely good to me when I was at Tranquille (for TB) and I was very appreciative and grateful for the visits her and Mike paid me. When I was allowed out for short visits out she would have me over and I will always cherish those wonderful times and delicious meals. She helped make a difficult and lonely time much easier to bear.
Her cheerful attitude and warm personality always made her such a nice person to be around.
Our most heartfelt sympathies to the family.
I will remember Lina for her lovely laugh and warm personality. She always was upbeat and fun to be around.
I think she made the best panettone I have ever had and I’ve had some really good ones!
So sorry to hear of her passing Judy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Cathy and Bruno Berdusco