Silvio Luca

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Silvio Luca on February 20, 2023 in Kamloops BC.

Silvio was born in Torano Castello, Province of Cosenza, Italy on February 25, 1938. He was the second youngest of six boys.

He is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 65 years Rosetta, his children Pina (Keith), Tina (Kevin), granddaughters Lisa (Kyle), Kelsey and Tara and great granddaughter Zoe. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Ida Luca, Bruna Luca, Rita (Francesco) Garofalo, brothers-in-law Frank (Mena) Alpino, Tony (Stella) Alpino and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his father and mother, Pasquale and Maria, his in-laws Giueseppe and Venera Alpino and his 5 brothers Francesco, Dante, Eugenio, Guido and Luigi.

Silvio married Rosetta on October 6, 1957 before immigrating to Canada – the land of opportunity. Rosetta remained in Italy 3 years before coming to Canada to be with her love. They made Kamloops their permanent home. He worked on the railway, had his own shoe cobbler store on Victoria Street and then became a forklift operator for Balco/Tolko Industries in Barriere. He worked long days at the mill enjoying his job immensely. In 1994, he had a stroke to retire him from work. His stroke never slowed him down and he continued to live life as best as he could with his disability.

Silvio loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, mushroom picking, bird watching and going for drives in the mountains. He loved to shop – hunting for the “best” deal. Anything free would make his day. What a collection of pens! He loved his 1974 burgundy Monte Carlo and the power that it had. A recognizable car on the streets of Kamloops with people always offering to buy it. In his later years, he loved to go for walks down to the river and to the local stores – chatting with people along the way.

The family would like to thank our neighbors James, Amber, Sherry and Ashley, our cousins Bill and Modesta and our Uncle Frank and Aunt Mena for always being there for both parents while we live and work in the Vancouver area. Your time and care will always be remembered and appreciated.

Prayers will be recited on Thursday March 2 at 6 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church. The Reverend Father Rudolf D'Souza OCD will celebrate the Funeral Mass at the church on Friday March 3 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorable donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.