BORN

1928

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Cresmount Funeral Home - Fennell Chapel

322 Fennell Ave East

Hamilton, Ontario

Lena Cortiula Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 16, 2014.


 Lena Cortiula (nee Bracalenti)



Peacefully surrounded by her family on April 16th, 2014 in her 86th year. Predeceased by her husband Aldo (1968). Loving mother of Rick, Ron and Mary Ann Bovard. Beloved grandmother of Rick, Michael, Ashley, Marla Landry (Mike), Stephen and Nicole Bovard and great grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Dr. Ivan Bracalenti (Jan) the late Dean and the late Rose Balardo. Fondly remembered by Deb Cortiula and Andy Szpakowski and many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service has taken place. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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April 21, 2014

Rino & Lillian Cortiula

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 21, 2014

Angela, Al & Analisa Nardi

Mary Ann and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Loosing a parent is so very difficult. I have nothing but fond memories of your mother. She always brought a smile to any crowd of people. Her memories will always be cherished. Love and hugs to you all.

April 19, 2014

Sandra Mccormick

Thinking of all of you. There was not a minute went by when Lena did'nt make you laugh. She may be gone physically, but memories live forever. Nobody can take them from you ,god bless sandra.

April 19, 2014

Dear Maryann and family, your hearts are broken and a part of it will never be the same. Lena was a good mother, grandma and friend. She loved all of you and was proud of you all. Remember her love, laughter and her amazing sense of humor and the memories you have made and she will always be a part of you. She will be dearly missed.

Rest in peace Lena and God please take of her for this her first time away from home.

much love Sue and Rick Anderson

April 19, 2014

Rick, Ron and Mary Ann. We are so sorry for your loss of our dear Aunty Lena. She was a kind and loving aunt someone who made you feel good when she was around. Through our faith, we know she is at peace in God's loving arms and once again united with Uncle Aldo. God Bless you all.
Ron and Joanne Marini

April 19, 2014

Carmela Ciotti-Hooper

Cortiula Family
Our hearts and prayers go out to each of you. May you be comforted by the love, memories and special moments you all shared with your mum, nana, and great-grandmother Lena Cortiula.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Bob & I send our deepest condolences to everyone as you grieve.

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