Peter Anthony Arduini

February 16, 2015

Peter

Anthony

Arduini

It is with regret we announce

the passing of long time

Merritt resident, Peter Anthony

Arduini at the age of 66 years

on Monday, February 16,

2015. Peter is survived by his

loving wife Dee and daughter Erinn (Todd). Also missing their

Nonno are granddaughter, Rory, grandson, Nickolas, all of

Merritt and stepgranddaughter, Chaylene of Saskatchewan.

Peter was born and raised in Kamloops, BC and was the 4th of

14 children born to Victor and Patricia Arduini. He is survived

by his 8 brothers and 5 sisters, Greg (Leslie), Vicki (Jack), Tim

(Marti), Paul (Sylvia), James (Emma) Tom (Jan), Mary (Bob),

David (Marianne), Christopher (Mo), Teresa (Sam), Vincent

(Stephanie) Catherine (Jen), and Monica (Chuck) and their

families. An extended family lives throughout BC, Alberta and

Ontario. He is pre-deceased by his parents.

Peter was a self-employed businessman - involved for much

of his life with the family owned shoe business and later as a

trusted realtor in the Merritt area. He was an avid outdoorsman,

from riding his horse, Bump, to hunting and fishing in all his

favorite local haunts. More recently he took up the game of

golf again. Coffee with “the boys” was an important daily

routine. With retirement Peter began traveling with Dee - the

most memorable time being a trip to Italy. Over the years

he became a wonderful cook and truly loved to entertain

family and friends. His pride and joy were his grandchildren.

He reveled in their accomplishments. Nonno could always

be counted on. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

Peter lived life to its fullest and he will continue to live on in

our hearts.

A prayer vigil will be held on Friday, February 20th at 7:00

pm at Sacred Heart Church in Merritt. The Celebration of

Life Mass will take place on Saturday, February 21st at 11:00

am with Father Andy officiating. Interment will follow at Pine

Ridge Cemetery in Merritt, BC. In lieu of flowers, donation can

be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity

of choice. Condolences may also be expressed at www.

merrittfuneralchapel.com