Erminia Castellani, aged 75 years, passed away on October 17, 2012 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Lovingly remembered by her husband Pino, her daughter Manuela, son Cristiano and her two grandchildren Nicholas and Noah. As well as her sister Marisa Coccolo Bronzin and her nephews and nieces in Italy.

Erminia was a passionate gardener with a keen eye for creating and designing landscapes.

She was well known for her caring and giving nature, towards her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.

Prayers will be led by the Reverend Father Paul Simms on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Cathedral, 255 Nicola Street. The Reverend Father Andrew L'Heureux will celebrate the Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the cathedral. Entombment will follow at Sage Valley Mausoleum.

Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111, 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y3 in Erminia's memory would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250-374-1454.