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GIANNI FAVARO
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gianni Siro Favaro on December 20, 2023. He passed at Oakview Personal Care Home, at the age of 92, with loved ones by his side.
Gianni will be lovingly remembered by his son Roger (Karen), and his grandchildren, Gianni Michael and Taylor; brother Gian-Carlo (Rosalia); sister Francesca and sister-in-law Bruna; along with his nephews, nieces, and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife Gertrude; father and mother, Guiseppe and Rosa; brothers, Francisco, Remigio (Clara), Feidenzio and Alfredo and later in life companion Pauline Ratz; father Don Antonio; sisters Suor and Prioseffa; father and mother-in-law Azarie and Marie Encontre; brothers-in-law, Patricio, Jean Baptiste, Bart, Marcel, Frank (Gertie), Martial, Joseph, Cyp (Evelyn); sisters-in-law Bertha, Augustine, Blondine (Carlo), Jeanette, Genevieve (Medard); and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Gianni was born in Via Caltana, Santa Maria di Sala, Venice, Italy. Gianni was an intelligent man who understood people and was willing to help family and friends. He was a man who was honest, loyal, and well-respected. He came from a large family, grew up during the Second World War and knew the value of hard work. He had a successful business as a shoemaker in Italy but came across a poster showing the majestic evergreens of Canada and decided to go on an adventure.
With courage and determination, he learned a new language, became a skilled bricklayer and found the love of his life Gertrude. They were married for many years, and after her passing he found a loving partner in Pauline.
Dad was a devout Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Gianni enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and bowling with family and friends. He was an avid gardener and took pride in his tomatoes, climbing beans and winemaking. Gianni was a fan of the Winnipeg Jets and Blue Bombers and loved watching games with his nephew Victor. He loved his grandchildren dearly and enjoyed attending all of their activities.
He enjoyed his many visits to Italy to visit his beloved family with one very special trip with his grandchildren.
Condolences will take place at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Parish, 510 River Avenue, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00 a.m., with interment at Assumption Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. For those who are unable to attend please visit the livestream link https://youtube.com/live/u4o3x6xFZgA?feature=share
Thank you to the pallbearers, Gianni Michael Favaro, Vince D’Angiolo, Denis Rossier, Tony Barbaro, Victor, and Romeo D’Angiolo. Refreshments to follow at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue.
Special thanks to the staff at Oakview Place for their kind and compassionate care.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 30, 2023, Dec 30, 2023
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dear Roger and family, My deepest condolences to you and your family. I just heard of your Dad’s passing My heart hurts for all of you as your Dad was an amazing person/long time family friend of my parents He always smiled, he had a gentle and kind heart, and gentle eyes too. He will be missed very much but never forgotten. - Posted by: Linda Coniglio (Family friend ) on: Jan 07, 2024
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We heard so many loving stories from Roger & Karen & would like to extend our condolences to them & the rest of the family. He certainly was well loved & Roger did the best he could for him! I think he knew he was well loved - may he Rest in Peace! - Posted by: Tina & Arthur Vieira (Friends of Son/ Daughter in law) on: Dec 31, 2023
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Dear Roger, to you and your loved ones, our most sincere condolences for the loss of your dear father. Your dad lived right behind my parents (Marcello and Tina Padoan). He was such a wonderful, gentle and polite gentleman! No matter where we bumped into each other he would always stop and chat. He will truly be missed. - Posted by: Ana Maria Nevieri (Acquaintance) on: Dec 31, 2023
