Obituary of Gaetana Carmelina Barone

It is with great sorrow that the family of Gaetana Barone announce her passing on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Cranbrook, British Columbia at 90 years of age.

Gaetana was born on March 21, 1923 in Forino, Italy. Mom lived for her family. Her greatest wish was to live her life in the house her husband built for her. Mom's wish came true. Her house was always open and no one ever left hungry. Her faith kept her strong through good times and difficult times, and this faith was inspirational to all who knew her. Although she has left us, she will join her one true love Gaetano.

Gaetana is survived by her daughters Francesca Barone (Vancouver), Anna (Ken) Gagnon (Delta) and Mena (Brian) Pocha (Cranbrook); son Nunzio (Ayesha) Barone (Kamloops); grandchildren Krista Whitehurst, Amanda (Steve) Sellars, Andrew (Arel) Young, Jeff (Pamela) Gagnon, Angela Gagnon, Brennan (Beth) Pocha, Devan (Josh) Prasad, Katryna Barone, Zachary Barone, Nytasha Barone; great grandchildren Paige Young, Adam Whitehurst, Troy Gagnon, Kaci Whitehurst, Parker Sellars, and Cooper Sellars. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Gaetano Barone (1992), children Joseph Lee Barone (1953), Mary Barone (1957), Maria Brigida Young (2007), sister Domenica Avagnano, brother Gaetano Tironese, and niece Nancy Clarotto.

Prayers for Gaetana will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 7:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cranbrook. Her funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm. She will be interred in the Catholic Cemetery in Cranbrook following the mass. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Gaetana may do so to the: Canadian Red Cross, #340, 1311 - 2nd Street North, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 3L1 or the BC Ambulance Service, 1312 - 2nd Street North, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4T6 or the: Stars Foundation, 1441 - Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 9Z9.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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