PETRETTA, Maria: Passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 at the age of 89. Survived by her loving family, daughters Diana Petretta and Franca Tadman; son Tony Petretta; grandchildren: Aline, Michael, Kayleen (Jamie), great granddaughter Sophia; sister Sabina Dapavo; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Domenico. Born in Italy, Maria arrived in Canada in 1955. She worked very hard with her husband in the family orchard for many years. She then worked at the Prestige Inn from which she retired in 1996. Maria was an excellent cook and the home was always full of friends and family. She will be sorely missed by all who loved her. A very special thank you to the staff at Mountainview Village for all the love and compassion given to mom while she lived there for five years. Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, February 11th at 7:00 pm and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 12th at 11:00 am both at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1077 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna, BC with Father Francis dela Cruz as Celebrant. Interment to follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC, Suite 307-1664 Richter Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 8N3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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