It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our loving mom & Nonna our PATRIARCH at the age of 96.
On June 3, 2022, our beloved Mother, Venise (Vincenza) Assunta Sirianni (nee Fuoco) was welcomed home by God. Venise leaves to mourn her deeply are her sons, Ralph (Sandy) and Frank. Nonna will also be missed greatly by her beloved grandchildren, Ryan (Brooke) and Melissa (Troy Lust) and her great grandchildren, Danilo and Danika Sirianni and Mia and Bentley Lust.
Venise was predeceased by her husband, Eugene (Gino) Sirianni, her son Donald (Anne), Sister Dora Fuoco, Mother and Father Francesca and Raffaele Fuoco.
Venise was born in Colosimi, Italy, on August 13 1925, Venise with her mother, father and sister Dora emigrated to Canada in 1939 at the age 13 years old. Mom described her childhood as simple but filled with love and happiness. Venise graduated from St. Ann’s Academy Commercial School as a stenographer in 1945.
Mom and Dad were married in Sacred Heart Cathedral in Kamloops, BC, on June 22, 1949. Mom’s first job was at the Forestry Department and then United Dairies. However, the job she took the most pleasure in was being a Wife, Mother to her boys Grandmother and Great Grandmother
Catholic faith with a strong devotion and she was a life-long member of the Catholic Womens’ League until health issues prevented her participation. Mom was a founding Member of the Can-Ital Ladies Society and held the position of Treasurer for many years. Mom also was a Little Flower Society member and spending many happy times with Dad at the Columbo Hall.
The Sirianni family would like to thank Dr. Wilson and Laura for their outstanding care of our mother, the Staff at RIH on 5 South and Interior Home Care aids and Ninas for their compassion and care of Mom during her time at home and for being such good friends to Mom.
Prayers will be recited at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022 and the funeral will commence at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022, conducted by Father Fred Weisbeck.
Entombment to follow at the Sage Valley Mausoleum .
Donations in lieu of flowers to the BC Lung Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to the family from
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My sincere condolences to Frank, Ralph and all the family. I’m sure you will miss her presence in many ways.
Mrs Sirianni was always so kind to me and I loved her greatly. Truly the an icon to many.
Rest in Peace Mrs. Sirianni.
It was a great pleasure to get to know you , and see how dedicated you were to your son Frank ! The relationship you guys had was like one I’ve never witnessed in my life , so special, loyal and admirable !
I will miss you all the days of my life and hope to be reunited with you on the other side , when my journey comes to an end . I love you Venise , and I miss you terribly.
My Sincere Condolences on your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Ralph, Frank, and family. I will always cherish the visits with my brother Elmo to have coffee. Your mother was one of Gods special people and your dad was a genius. It breaks my heart. Love Robert Biagioni.
To the family sorry to read of your loss. May she rest in peace and the family be consoled.