Alvarina Gonzalez died peacefully and serenely on Monday, April 30th at the Victoria Hospice.
She led a remarkable life as an haute couture dressmaker and an artist. Her artistic creations in painting, pottery, wood burning and wood carving have garnered awards in juried competitions, notably at both the intermediate and novice levels of the Ontario Wood Carvers’ Association.
Alvarina is survived by her daughter, Maria Gonzalez, and son-in-law, Gaetano Geretto.
Alvarina’s Celebration of Life and Art will take place on Tuesday, May 15th at 10 AM at the First Memorial Chapel, 1155 Fort St, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Victoria Hospice are welcomed in Alvarina’s memory.