Anna Richer (nee Marrazzo)
It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Anna Richer (nee Marrazzo), beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend on January 16, 2022 at 74 years of age.
Anna was predeceased by her Mother Rosina, Father Carmine, Brothers Giustino, Pasquale, Pietro, Riccardo, Sister Maria Spadafora, Twins Anna and Tony, Daughter in Law Carmela D’Andrea and many more relatives and friends.
She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Gerry Richer and sister Barbara Mosele, her children, Vittorio D’Andrea and Gianni (Mary) D’Andrea, Nicole (Kelly) Onusko, Robert Richer, Brad (Carole) Richer, and Grandchildren Stefania, Neve, Brenden, Alessandro, Luke & Bryce as well as a multitude of relatives and friends.
Anna was born on February 6, 1947 in Piane Crati, Italy. She immigrated to Canada with her mother Rosina and sister Barbara and arrived in Halifax in 1955. The family settled in Edmonton Alberta and went about the process of making a life for them far removed from their humble beginnings in Southern Italy. Anna graduated from St. Joseph HS and began a career in Banking. She then took on a role as School Secretary for several schools with the Edmonton Catholic and Public School Boards so she could spend her summers with her 2 boys. Gianni & Vittorio were her pride and joy and she spent many years accompanying them to soccer fields and ice rinks across Edmonton, Alberta and Canada. All of the teammates of her boys loved their 2 nd Mom and continue to rave about her to this day. In 2003, she married her soul mate Gerry. After convincing Anna to retire early, together they traveled North America and thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company as well as the company of many friends they met on their adventures.
All who met her revered Anna. Always smiling with a positive attitude, she was a pure joy to be around. As she was the youngest of her siblings by quite a number of years she had several nieces and nephews who were close to her in age. Anna was loved by all her nieces and nephews, she was the cool “Zia” that’s for sure. She has left an indelible mark on all those who knew her and will be dearly missed.
Special thanks to the amazing staff of Shepherd’s Care at Kensington who cared for Anna for the last 5 years.
A private viewing and Funeral will be held for Family by Invitation only.
To view the service Tuesday January 25, 2022 at 10:00AM via livestream, please click the following link:
https://vimeo.com/669059904/c10ea73ca2
A Celebration of Life will be planned for Spring 2022. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a contribution to Shepherd’s Care Kensington Village (www.shepherdscare.org)
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and love at this time of sorrow. Our hearts goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Daniela, Fabio, Linda, Dione, Corey, Jordan and Braedan
Gerry, Vittorio and Gianni
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anna rest in peace.
Love cousin Lisa, Giacomo and family
Barbara, Vittorio, Gianni, Gerry and families,
We’re so very sad to hear of your loss. Anna’s sufferings have ended for her and we pray that she’s now at peace.At this time of sorrow, our wishes for you all are that love, peace and comfort will be with you. Please accept our deepest condolences and may Anna Rest In Peace.
Armando & Maria Cardamone
Vittorio: Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. May she be your guardian angel. Sending our prayers and love.
Filomena Chimenti and family
Anna was a close friend and part of a support group in our adult single growth period.
We met at a New Beginnings workshop and spent much time together, playing volleyball, baseball, travelling.
Many memories were built in the thirty years I have known her.
You were a lovely soul Anna, and I will keep you in my heart.
Louise
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to all the family.
Frank, Frances & Family Rizzuto
My deepest sympathies to the eintire family. I had the pleasure of having Anna on my stall at O”leary. She was such a very kind, considerate and conscientious lady. I am happy her suffering has ended. God bless you Anna!
Our hearts and prayers go out to Gerry, Vittorio, Gianni and the Richer & Marrazzo families; on the loss of your Wife, Mother, Nonna, Sister & Zia
We hope that all the beautiful memories you have of her, will help to sustain the loss and grief of the days ahead.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Le nostre condoglianze a tutti di famiglia.
Riposa in pace Zia Anna.
Con tanto affetto.
Enrico & Famiglia
Warm thoughts and prayers at this sad time. She was a wonderful lady.
Barbara ,
our most sincere condolences in the loss of your sister.
Enzo and Silvana corbo
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to all the family. She was a lovely lady always smiling and happy.