September 17, 1946 –  February 9, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elisabetta (née Cavaliere) Marino, loving wife, mother, and Nonna on February 9, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mom passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Elisabetta is survived by her husband of 56 Years, Giuseppe Marino, son, Vince (Jillian), daughters Teresa (Tim) and Elena (Stuart) and son Robert (Nicole). Elisabetta’s pride and joy were her grandchildren; Hanna, Taylor, Jacob, Joseph, Katelina, Reed, Hayden and Braxton.

Elisabetta is also survived by her siblings Federico (Anna), Joe (Albina), Fiore (Maria), Maria (Antonio), Silvana, Vittorio (Barbara), Grazia (Rocco) and Remo (Yolanda), along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father Valerio, mother Gemma, sister Angela and brother Antonio and brother in law Raffaele.

Elisabetta was born on September 17, 1946, in Pizzoferato, Italy. She spent her youth helping to raise her siblings; preparing them for the next stage of their journey in life. After training as a Magliaia (a knitter), 19 year old Elisabetta completed her own application to immigrate to Canada in 1966. For a brief period, Elisabetta settled in Merritt with her brother, Federico before meeting her husband, Giuseppe. They were married in 1966 and quickly started a family. Elisabetta and Giuseppe worked ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to create and build a life together for their family.

Mom loved to work in her flower and vegetable gardens; she took great pride in her beautiful rose blooms. Mom loved getting our big family together to share the bounty of the garden, and would make homemade gnocchi, pasta, lasagna and her wonderful pasta sauce. Mom loved to cook and make cookies for her family, sending them home with bags of sweets when they visited. Mom was often seen in the stands at her grandchildren’s sporting events, and could be heard loudly cheering them on at hockey, soccer and dance. Mom enjoyed her trips with Dad to Mexico in the winter and many relaxing summer days on the dock at Paul Lake.

Mom was kind, selfless and compassionate. Mom was generous in giving her time, love and encouragement to her children and grandchildren. She would always tell us “Love one another; take care of each other”.

Mom touched so many hearts with her smile and kindness that she will be forever missed.

Our family would like to thank Nurse Leah (Home Health), Dr. Farren and the many nurses and doctors at Royal Inland Hospital, Kelowna General Hospital and the BC Cancer Clinic in Kelowna for the exceptional care of our Mom. A special thank you to Kathrina and Dr. Michael Marino who supported our family in ways no words can ever express.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, February 18 at 11:00 am in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish, Kamloops BC. Entombment to follow at Sage Valley Mausoleum (Hillside Cemetery) 750 Notre Dame Dr. Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of our Mom may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation, specifically Brain Cancer research.

You may express condolences at Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2022-02-09
• Location : Kamloops