Maria was born in Cusignana, Treviso, Italy. During the war she moved to Switzerland and began working at a young age to help provide for her family back home. She was the oldest of 7 children of Genoveffa and Angelo Zanatta. Maria immigrated to Canada and began a life in Prince George. After she was married she worked in the hotel industry and provided for her son. She was a very busy, caring and industrious woman who always looked out for others and particularly for her extended family. She had a good life and was loved by all but unfortunately later developed dementia in her last years.
She will be missed by all her family and friends. Maria is survived by her husband Bill, and her son Angelo (Prue). She is also survived by her remaining siblings Otto, Rick (Lorraine), and Alida (Bruno). She was predeceased by her parents and her brothers Benny, Gene, and Neil.
Special thanks to the staff at Foyer Maillard 2A for the outstanding care she received while she was a resident.
Funeral Mass will be held at All Saints Parish, located at 821 Fairfax Street in Coquitlam, BC.
In lieu of flowers please make any donations to Alzheimer’s research. (Alzheimer’s Society of BC)
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