With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our dear Mother, Michelina Astorino (Grande), on December 3rd, 2020.
Michelina was born on January 28th, 1929, in Scigliano Cosenza, Italy. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Mario Astorino.
Michelina will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Valerie (Gary) Kidd and Marialina (Rick) White. She also leaves to cherish her memory six grandchildren Ryan (Vicki), Aaron (Keri), Troy (Kyla), Natalie, Jessica (Joseph), and Nicole as well as nine beautiful great grandchildren Lynden, Kylan, Annabella, Olivia, Charlotte, Grace, Emery, Drayden, Chaysen and her brother, Natalino (Amba) Grande.
We will always treasure many memories of our Mother enjoying her garden, cooking family dinners and laughing with her friends over coffee and cookies , her greatest joy were her grandchildren and great grandchildren who she showered the love and affection.
The family wishes to thank the caregivers at the Kamloops Adult Day Program where Michelina enjoyed many happy days. We also wish to thank Mom’s caregivers at Royal Inland Hospital and Ridgeview Lodge for the excellent care and compassion she received.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation (rihfoundation.ca).
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home.
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Val, Mary and families,
So very sorry to hear of your moms passing! I will never forget her beautiful smile whenever I spoke with her after mass! May you all find comfort in the many memories you have of her! Rest in eternal peace Michelina!
Tona & Alfred Lowey
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful warm and welcoming person.
Take care of each other
Love Lynda
Our sincere deep condolences to all of the Astorino family.
We are saddened by the news of Michelina’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to all of the family. Our thoughts are with you during these difficult times.
Vittorio Pagnotta
Peter and Judy Pagnotta
Carmine and Rosina Carpino
Val
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
I always remember you talking about your Mom’s garden. May your fond memories give you comfort.
Elaine Hansen-White
Condolences go out to all of you. I remember the times spent in Smithers with your mom and dad and her friendship here in Kamloops. May she Rest In Peace as she joins the ones waiting for her on the other side.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I have many fond memories of Michelina! My deepest condolences to the family ❤️ My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Domenic Vinci
our sincere condolences to all the family.
we will always remember comare Michelina with her lovely smile and kind words God bless.Rest in peace.
Val and Gary
My deepest condolences. May you find comfort through family and memories.
Stacy
Mary and Valeria and family
My condolence go out to all of you on the passing of you mom and great friend. I remember all the good times we had in Smithers and here in Kamloops I will miss talking to her. May she RIP as she joins her friends up in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for the pain of your loss.
We were neighbors of hers and Mario’s in Smithers and were often recipients of their garden.