Valentino Podorieszach
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Valentino Podorieszach at the age of 91, on May 10, 2010.
Valentino will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Agostina, his daughter Franca (Carlo) Monteleone; grandchildren Frances (Jeff) Meville, Teena (Brandon) Mudry, Christopher, Terry and Mike Monteleone; great grandchildren Elyse Valentina Meville and Treyton Mudry. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Andrea and Maria, his sister Maria Franz and brothers Agostino, Onelio and Guiseppe.
Valentino was born February 15, 1919 (sharing the same birth date as great granddaughter Elyse Valentina) in Stermizza, Savogna, Udine, Italy.
He immigrated to Canada in 1952, where he began working with CNR until his retirement in 1979.
Valentino appreciated the outdoors, with fishing, hunting and gardening and had a unique gift and passion for nurturing birds.
He was extremely dedicated to his family and was very proud of his grandchildren and their accomplishments. He spent many happy hours watching them participate in various activities and sporting events, with much encouragement.
More recently he took great pleasure in seeing Elyse Valentina and Treyton on their visits. They greatly lifted his spirit.
The family would like to thank Dr. Reid and the nursing staff at Royal Inland Hospital.
Nonno, you are now among the angels in God’s garden and with the Blessed Virgin Mary, but we will always hold you near.
“Keep Smiling”
Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 in memory of Mr. Podorieszach would be appreciated.
Dear Agostina, Franca and family,
My sincerest condolences to all of you. My prayers are with you at this time. I honestly remember only good things about your dad. Living across the street from your family was one of those things that childhood and growing up should be, times with love and friendship. He will be missed. God bless you all and allow all the good times with Valentino to help you through.
Love Ivana (Porco), Dan and Michael Baudin
Agostina, Franca & family
We are thinking of all of you at this sad time. Agostina, Teena speaks so lovingly of growing up with her wonderful grandparents nearby and of the special times she spent with both of you – she will miss her Nonno so much. Franca, your children are so lucky to have that special relationship. The caring adults they have become is a tribute to the great example your parents always provided. Continue to share your wonderful memories with each other and those around you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you – Brian and Carol Mudry
care zia Agostina Franca e famiglia. Siamo vicini a voi in questo triste momento. Preghiamo affinche’ dal Paradiso Zio Valentino vegli su tutti noi. Nessuno muore nel cuore di chi resta. Vorremmo essere li’ accanto a voi. Vi abbracciamo con tanto affetto Paola Giuliano Damiano Daniel Maria Pia Lucio Silvano e Moreno.
Agostina, Franca and family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time.
God Bless you all. Nito and Anna Scalise and family
Agostina, Franca, Carlo and Family
Our sincerest condolences to you all. We will always remember that beautiful smile he always had. He was a very proud father and grandfather, cause you did a very good job of raising your children,Franca. May you cherish all the memories, and keep them close to you heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Victor and Maria
Dear Nonna, Franca and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Nonno – we know you will all be missing him. Know that we are thinking of you.
Jacquie, Mike and Family
Agostina, Franca & family:
Thinking of all of you at this most difficult time in your lives. Take comfort in knowing that Valentino lived a happy and long life, a privilege experienced by few. Family and friends that have since passed, my Dad Marcello being one of them, are greeting him with open arms…..heaven has a new angel today.
Each time we embrace a memory we meet again with those we love……for the heart never forgets.
Valentino will live in our hearts forever…….
Bless you all,
Diane Medves
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you, It’s always hard to lose a loved one, keep his memories close to your heart, he was a wonderful man….Sylvia, Aldo Russo & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will always remember Valentino as a caring, loving man. It was a privilege to have known him.