Teresa Lucarelli

zia and friend.

Teresa was born in Bitritto, Bari, Italy and passed away in Burnaby, BC after a short

battle with brain cancer.

She is pre-deceased by her husband of 62 years, Francesco, and her siblings Laura,

Giovanni, and Vito.

Survived by sons Gino (Margot) and Franco (Marina), grandchildren Alessia, Matteo and

Chiara, sister-in-laws Giuditta and Elsa, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Teresa grew up in Italy and immigrated to Vancouver with her young family in 1960 to

join her siblings and their families.

She worked as a talented seamstress and dressmaker for more than 35 years and had the

opportunity to use her culinary talents while running Casalingo, our successful family

deli/cafe for nearly 10 years, something she enjoyed thoroughly.

She was our family anchor. Although she projected a strong, can-do attitude, her biggest

strengths were her gentle and generous soul, and the welcome she offered those who were

drawn into her circle. She found pleasure in giving and in nurturing others.

As a wife, mother and nonna she doted on her husband, sons and grandchildren, always

ready to bring everyone together, give her support and help make everyone’s life

comfortable. There was no need to ask for help; she observed, anticipated and provided

emotional and physical nurturing. The needs of others always took priority over her own,

giving of herself unselfishly. The extended family and her friends were equally enriched

by her generosity.

You could always count on her to make every special occasion a festive event. She

opened her home to family and friends and invited everyone to feast at her table. Her

meals were legendary. They were a culinary delight and celebratory feast.

She was a tremendously creative person who delighted in creating and sharing beauty.

She worked magic on everything she touched, be it the creation of a beautiful garment, a

piece of jewelry, or an amazing meal. We all benefited from her talent.

Although her departure was sudden and unexpected, we are thankful that her suffering

was relatively short. She lives on in our memory as a creative, generous, dynamic mother,

nonna, zia, and friend. Most of all, we will remember her as the precious gift she was to

all of us.

Tu eri il cuore della nostra famiglia, e noi eravamo tutto il tuo mondo. Vivrai per sempre

nei nostri ricordi.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St Michael’s Hospice in Teresa’s name.

The family invites you to share the memories with this slideshow they have provided.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WstvNJnOYX0&feature=youtu.be