Tribute Notifications
Click below if you would like to be notified when a new tribute is posted.
Fernando Bottoni
February 18, 1942 - November 1, 2014
Tribute
Fernando Bottoni, born in Rome, Italy in 1942, died November 1st, 2014 at home with his wife and friends by his side. Fernando, 72 years old, is survived by his wife, Gianna, his daughter and her husband, Marzia and Aaron, his son and wife, Max and Doris, and two grandchildren, Sophia and Timothy. His brothers Pino and Carlo recently visited from Rome, Italy.
Fernando moved his young family to Canada in 1974 and was a proud Canadian citizen since 1978. He held strong ties to Italy and especially Rome, but planted deep and lasting roots in Canada first in Langley BC and then here in Oliver. He and Gianna worked tirelessly for their family building a life in Canada from 2 trunks and 5 suit cases with help and support from the many friends he found here.
He was a founding member of the Italo-Canadian Club in Langley BC holding positions of director and treasurer over his 20 year affiliation with the club. Fernando was a family man and always ready to help friends and family. His one true passion was his wine. He retired from a career in construction to Oliver and was able to work in the wine industry for much of the past 10 years for Burrowing Owl. Up until the last, his passion for wine and wine making kept him moving; filtering and bottling his last Pinot Grigio perfected with the help of Maverick Estate's wine maker, Bertus. He took great pride in his home, working over the past decade to finish and refine it himself.
Prayers will be recited at Christ the King Catholic Church at 5:00 P.M. Thursday November 6, 2014
A funeral mass will be held in Oliver at Christ the King Catholic Church on Friday November 7th at 3:00 PM followed by a reception hosted by the CWL in the church lower hall.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.
Condolences
Send a condolence, light a candle and/or share a memory, click "Send Condolence". Once your message has been approved by the moderator it will be posted to the website.
From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Kathie Knighton
Relation: Friend of Marzia's
Marzia a warm and gentle hug for you from me. Please pass on our thoughts and prayers to your family, from ours.
Miles and Kathie Knighton and family.
From: Giuseppe & Luciana Zucchi
Relation: Friend.
Dear Gianna. and family.
we are deeply sorry to hear about dear Fernando passing.
Ours thoughts and prayers are with you all.
in this very difficult time. Ours most sincere Condolences.
send you ours Love Giuseppe and Luciana Zucchi.
Surrey. BC
From: Carol & Bill Tansey
Relation: firends
with great sadness we extend our sympathies to the family of FERNANDO BOTTONI and that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: John and Maryana Pagnucco
Relation: friend
We were very sad to hear the news about Fernando. He was a wonderful man who lit up everyone’s life! He will be missed. We are keeping you, Gianna, and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourselves. Always, John and Maryana
From: famiglie Alboni e Ferretti
Relation: Relationship - How did you know the deceased?
Le nostre più affettuose condoglianze per la perdita del nostro caro Fernando. Un abbraccio infinito a tutti voi. Sandro Iliana simona manuela, riccardo martina, zia pierina
From: Castoro de Oro Estate Winery
Relation: Friends
Kurtis, Bruno and I were saddened to hear of Fernando’s passing… and horrified we had missed this sad news until now.
Kurtis much enjoyed his time spent with Fernando in the cellar at Burrowing Owl. And Bruno and I were always very happy to chat with him, he did indeed light up the room when he was in it. Our sincerest condolences to Fernando’s family and friends, a bit late, but still heartfelt.
May you Rest in Peace, Fernando.
Warm regards,
Stella Schmidt, Bruno Kelle & Kurtis Kelle
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
November 7, 2014
Beginning at 3:00pm
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
A funeral mass will be held in Oliver at Christ the King Catholic Church on Friday November 7th at 3:00 PM followed by a reception hosted by the CWL in the church lower hall.
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Prayers
Date & Time:
November 6, 2014
Beginning at 5:00pm
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Prayers will be recited at Christ the King Catholic Church at 5:00 P.M. Thursday November 6, 2014
6044 Spartan Street
Oliver, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
Thank You Notice
Send Flowers
Flower Fantasy Flowers & Gifts Inc.
6049 Main Street, Oliver, BC
https://www.flowerfantasyoliver.com/
Local: (250) 498-0088 Toll free: (844) 498-0088
Flowers on Main & Reis Boutique
5859 Main Street, Oliver, BC
https://www.oliverflorist.com/
Local: (778) 439-2270 Toll free: (800) 665-9983
Gems and Stems at Eastside
6496 Park Drive, Oliver, BC
https://gemsandstems.com/
(250) 826-0438
Polka Dot Door Floral Design Boutique
8522 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC
https://www.polkadotdoor.net/
(250) 495-2226
Donate In Memory
Send Condolence - For Fernando Bottoni
Use the form below to send a Condolence, light a memorial candle and/or share a personal memory.