ALDO FRANCO DEL MEDICO.May 6, 1929 - August 21, 2009 .Our beloved father and grandfather left us peacefully while in his home, surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy illness with Parkinsons. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Pina, daughters Elaine (John) Nunez, Joanna (Russ) Pierrot and son Johnny (Doris) Del Medico. He also leaves to cherish his memory seven grandchildren, John-Jose, Daniel, Natalie, Elisa, Talia, Keanna and Bryden. He also will be dearly missed by his older brother Giacomo and younger sisters Erta, Maria and Ada all from Udine, Italy where Aldo was born. We know that he is in a better place and will always cherish the beautiful memories he gave us. We would like to thank very much Dr. Tom Eccelston and the ladies from High Country for their compassion and kindness. The Reverend Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Mausoleum, Hillside Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations to the Parkinsons Society, 600 - 890 W. Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1J9 in memory of Aldo would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be expressed at http://www.schoenings.com. Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, telephone 250-374-1454