It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Angela, beloved wife of Gus, at Joseph Creek Care Village on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the age of 77.
Angie was born on September 6, 1936 at St. Eugene Hospital in Cranbrook. She was a lifelong resident of Cranbrook. Lazy Lake was a second home for Angie, where she loved gardening and her family and friends were always welcome.
Angie is survived by her husband Gus of 57 years, daughter Melanie (Bill) Graham of Cranbrook; and son Chris (Karen) of Summerland; 2 grandchildren Jeff (Meghan) of Castlegar, and Scott (Deanna) of Cranbrook; 5 great grandchildren Owen, Isaac, Abby, Kelty and Roslyn; 2 sisters Irma (Moris) Paron and Sandy (Barry) McNamar, sister-in-law Nell Crossley of Sanich and brother-in-law Val Meshwa of Surrey, as well as several nieces and nephews. Angie was predeceased by her parents Clara and Angelo Leschiutta.
A very special thank you and our heartfelt appreciation to the caregivers at Joseph Creek Care Village for their excellent care and compassion.
A funeral mass for Angie will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 2:00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cranbrook. Memorial donations can be made to the: Canadian Cancer Society, 19 – 9th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L9.