March 6, 1936 — August 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ida Carmelina Luca passed away on August 31, 2023, at the age of 87.

Ida was born on March 6, 1936, in Torano Castello, Cosenza, Italy. Ida is survived by her children Maria (Ken) Hum, Frank (Angela) Luca, and her grandchildren, Christopher (Amber) Hum, Daniel Hum, Anthony Luca, and Stephanie Luca as well as her great Grandchildren Collin and Addison Hum, her brother Frank Cesario and her sisters Concetta, Filomena, and Lidia as well as many other nieces and nephews and extended family around the world.

Ida was predeceased by her husband Guido, as well as her mother (Antonietta), her father (Pietro) and her sister Alba.

In October 1961, Ida bravely embarked on a new chapter of her life when she moved to Canada to join her fiancé Guido in Kamloops who had already begun his life in this new Country. Guido and Ida were married and soon after welcomed their children Maria and Frank. Ida made many lifelong friends in the Italian community, and they all helped and supported each other. Her friendships spanned over many years, and she always talked about how grateful she was to have loyal and loving friends.

Ida’s welcoming spirit was legendary. Her home was a sanctuary of hospitality, where friends and family were always greeted with a warm smile and an open heart. Ida had a great sense of humour and she loved to laugh. She spent her happiest hours laughing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ida loved her garden and there was plenty of fruits and vegetables to be shared with family and friends. It was a source of joy and abundance. Her generosity knew no bounds, and many people enjoyed her Italian baking and cooking.

Ida was very dedicated to her faith and passed away peacefully on Thursday August 31, 2023, at Overlander Residential Care. The family is very thankful for the care given to Ida from the moment she arrived at Overlander where she was warmly named Mamma Mia. We would like to give a special thanks to Paula (Recreational co-ordinator), for making it so fun for her.

Ida may be gone from this earth, but the memories of her will last forever. RIP Mamma Mia!

Funeral mass will he held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help 635 Tranquille Rd. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to a charity of your choice.

You may offer a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service for the Luca family.

• Date : 2023-08-31
• Location : Kamloops