1925 — 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our loving mom & Nonna our PATRIARCH at the age of 96.

On June 3, 2022, our beloved Mother, Venise (Vincenza) Assunta Sirianni (nee Fuoco) was welcomed home by God.  Venise leaves to mourn her deeply are her sons, Ralph (Sandy) and Frank. Nonna will also be missed greatly by her beloved grandchildren, Ryan (Brooke) and Melissa (Troy Lust) and her great grandchildren, Danilo and Danika Sirianni and Mia and Bentley Lust.

Venise was predeceased by her husband, Eugene (Gino) Sirianni, her son Donald (Anne), Sister Dora Fuoco, Mother and Father Francesca and Raffaele Fuoco.

Venise was born in Colosimi, Italy, on August 13 1925, Venise with her mother, father and sister Dora emigrated to Canada in 1939 at the age 13 years old. Mom described her childhood as simple but filled with love and happiness. Venise graduated from St. Ann’s Academy Commercial School as a stenographer in 1945.

Mom and Dad were married in Sacred Heart Cathedral in Kamloops, BC, on June 22, 1949. Mom’s first job was at the Forestry Department and then United Dairies. However, the job she took the most pleasure in was being a Wife, Mother to her boys Grandmother and Great Grandmother

Catholic faith with a strong devotion  and she was a life-long member of the Catholic Womens’ League until health issues prevented her participation. Mom was a founding Member of the Can-Ital Ladies Society and held the position of Treasurer for many years. Mom also was a Little Flower Society member and spending many happy times with Dad at the Columbo Hall.

The Sirianni family would like to thank Dr. Wilson and Laura for their outstanding care of our mother, the Staff at RIH on 5 South and Interior Home Care aids and Ninas for their compassion and care of Mom during her time at home and for being such good friends to Mom.

Prayers will be recited at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022 and the funeral will commence at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022, conducted by Father Fred Weisbeck.

Entombment to follow at the Sage Valley Mausoleum .

Donations in lieu of flowers to the BC Lung Foundation.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2022-06-03
• Location : Kamloops