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Ersilia RUSSO Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Mar. 1, 2018.

RUSSO, Ersilia Modesta
Ersilia Modesta Russo, age 93 passed away on February 26, 2018. Born March 6, 1924 in Grimaldi, Italy. She had the most generous, loving heart and touched many lives with her presence. Her family and friends will always be thankful for this gift that was her life. She will be dearly missed. She married Giovanni Russo in 1944 and was married 37 years when he passed away in 1981. She is survived by her son Gino (Janet) and family, daughter Francesca and family, daughter Dina and family. She had 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson, as well as many relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Langley, Friday March 2, 2018 at 10 a.m. Reception to follow church service at the church hall. Burial is after reception between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m. at Garden of Gethsemani, 15800 32nd Ave, Surrey, B.C. Condolences may be sent to www.hendersonslangleyfunerals.com.

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March 13, 2018

Celia

A candle for my Nonna. She will be missed but always loved.

March 10, 2018

Giuseppe & Luciana Zucchi

To Gino and Russo family.
We are deeply sorry of your
dear Mom passing.
our most and sincere condolences.

March 5, 2018

Brenda Reg

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

March 3, 2018

Romano & Gianna Ghirardello

We are sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and family

March 1, 2018

lina celador

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 1, 2018

lina celador

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 1, 2018

Pietro Pagnotta

Gino and all the Russo family Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.
May she rest in peace.
Pietro and Bianca Pagnotta

March 1, 2018

Giuliana Howe

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 1, 2018

Gino and Giulia Borrelli

Gino Franca Dina
We are very Sorry to hear of your beloved mother passing.
We send you and your families our most sincere condogliance

March 1, 2018

Paola Pietramala

Gino, Franca, Dina & Family ... We are so sorry for your loss. Zia Ersilia was such a beautiful and extraordinary lady. I will be eternally grateful for the wonderful memories and will cherish them forever. With much love & hugs, Paola & Kanton

March 1, 2018

Lino and Audrey Bragagnolo

To the Russo Family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
Lino and Audrey Bragagnolo

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