The 16th-century Benedictine church, a basilica in the classical Renaissance style, can be seen from the gondola lined shores of San Marco. Its gleaming white marble has inspired artists for centuries. Think Claude Monet, Canaletto, and Francesco Guardi. Each of them have created multiple paintings capturing the magical and ever changing light in Venice.
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1) Jackass 4 was the best film of the year. I need to go see EO sometime this week, so maybe this will all change, but best is hardly the word I would think to use for anything I caught in theaters. That said, Nope wins for being the most unexpectedly boring film. White Noise wins for being the film I least want to see in a theater, on a plane, in a hotel room, or in my life. 2) The best movie of this year, and possibly any other, was William Klein's The Little Richard Story at Anthology. After a botched first screening that ended with a cancelled show, the only English-language subtitled 16mm print was rescheduled in the Deren theater where it stunned the packed audience and, many say, melted the screen. Made for German television, this underseen gem deserves the full Film Foundation restoration treatment. Whoever actually owns the rights needs to be cajoled into doing something about it. I deeply hope that Jake Perlin or some other intrepid Lover of Cinema will take this film on as a cause. A wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom.
I am grateful that I could find them in a movie theater; sometimes by chance or other times by determination. These films made my year worthwhile. They made me tender company during some uncertain moments of this peculiar 2022.
Bill and Kay were active parishioners at St. Francis de Sales Church in the 1970s-80s and St. Michael the Archangel Church since the 1990s. Bill joined the Knights of Columbus and helped with organizing parish and community events. He was a Fourth Degree Knight and Grand Knight.
Emma was parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua for 23 years. She started and organized the now annual St. Anthony novena celebrations. She then moved to Holy Cross parish for 10 years where she volunteered her time for many ministries. She served as sacristan, Extraordinary Eucharistic minister, lector, money counter and in other capacities. She served both parishes with dedication and in a reverent manner, always with a smile, which reflected the love from her heart. For this, the Archdiocese of Vancouver recognized her with a Stewardship Award in 2019. During this time, she was already battling her terminal cancer in silence and with joy. She is survived by her four children with Dan Isaac- Alberic (Jeanette), Melissa Isaac Banovich (John), Daniel, and Gemma Isaac Gill (Michael); her nine grandchildren Roman, Devan, Madison, Nathan, John Michael, Katarina, Ciaran, Eoghan and Eamon; her brother Ed and her sisters Bing and Melit. We thank the Lord that her final wish came to fruition with her children by her side daily until she passed. Funeral Mass was celebrated, February 18 at St.Anthony's Parish. Live stream recording is available on the Youtube channel: =dX2Wo7QeCaY
Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, January 14 at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Parish in North Vancouver. Live stream recording is available on the Holy Trinity Parish North Vancouver Youtube channel: _SsE_9vSj9Lrz3TCw
Jansen Ma. Sarte, age 74, passed away in the peace of Christ on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Royal Columbian Hospital. He was born in Cavite City, Philippines in 1946 and married in 1972. He migrated to Canada in 1976 with his wife and two daughters and settled in Vancouver, BC. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Venida, and their four ever-grateful children: Shari Sarte, Maria (Roger) Hypolite, John (Aliisa) Sarte, Ann Isobel (Aaron) Senoner. He was blessed with four grandchildren: Graeme (13) and Laura (8) Sarte, Rossi Bardolemieux (6), and Leo (18 mos) Senoner. Also survived by his only sister, Zita Ma. Sarte, and his younger brother, Jorge Sarte, and nephews, nieces, cousins, and in-laws. He was predeceased by his father, Jesus Ma. Sarte, his mother, Petrona (Antonio) Sarte, and older brother, Jeronimo Sarte. He continually nurtured his faith by attending daily mass, adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, religiously read the Bible and recited the Lauds and Vespers. He showed his love through regular acts of service and remained strong and firm in his belief: This is eternal: to know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent (John 17:3). The Mass of Christian burial was held on March 31 at the Parish of St Michael the Archangel in Burnaby, BC with Msgr. Rossi officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to Covenant House Vancouver or Domestic Abuse Services Our Lady of Good Counsel Society would be appreciated.
Kathleen Helen Douglas Conolly, RN (82) of Burnaby, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 with her loving husband by her side. Kath was born to parents Albert and Norah Powell on August 20, 1937 in Guildford, Surrey, England, the youngest of five children. She grew up in the small Welsh village of Presteigne and received her nursing degree from Liverpool Royal Infirmary, her Tropical Medicine from Liverpool U and her midwifery from the Radcliffe in Oxford. After her schooling, Kath set off on an around the world trip that forever altered her life. Kath met her future husband while nursing in Ocean Falls. They soon married and settled in the Lower Mainland for the remainder of their lives. She was married to William (Bill) Conolly in July 1966. Kath is survived by her loving husband Bill, her daughter Theresa (Jason) Burger, her son Douglas John Conolly, her daughter Rebecca Anne Smigel and her sister Monica Powell. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren. Kath was a devoted, loving mother and friend. She had a warm inviting smile and a sense of humour that left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Kath loved gardening and being active in her community and church. Kath could always be counted on to offer support to those in need. After retiring from her nursing career, Kath continued volunteering for various health organizations and had many opportunities to share her love of travel with her husband. Kath leaves a lasting impact. Her endless support and compassion will always be remembered along with her beautiful smile. Funeral and Celebration of life will occur when conditions allow.
Ken and Madeline were blessed with seventeen years of marriage together. Ken was a kind-hearted man with a subtle sense of humour. He was generous with his time to anyone who needed help with his many mechanical gifts.
Anthony arrived in Canada in 1951 with his sister Therese, first living in Winnipeg, Manitoba and eventually moving to British Columbia in 1963. In 1964, Anthony met the love of his life, Clasina. They married on July 2, 1965 in The Hague, The Netherlands. In 1966, they moved back to Canada, settling in Richmond and starting their family. Anthony worked for BC Hydro as a heavy-duty auto mechanic for many years, retiring in July 1991.
Sheila passed away at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 81. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and John Mulcahy and brothers Sean and Michael. She is survived by her sister, Mary Scarff and family, and by her Parish family at St Michael`s in Burnaby. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Michael The Archangel Church, 9387 Holmes Street, Burnaby, on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 10:30 am, Msgr. Bernard Rossi, Celebrant. Interment to have followed at Gardens of Gethsemani.
Peter Franz Bachmann, fourth of six children, was born November 22, 1928 in Solothurn, Switzerland. He obtained a mechanical engineering degree in 1952. After immigrating to Canada and spending six years in Toronto, Peter moved to Vancouver to work for HA Simons, where he would spend his entire professional career designing pulp and paper mills world-wide. He married Carmel in Dublin in 1959. They spent four years living in Sweden before returning to settle in Vancouver in 1964. A natural inventor, Peter loved to tinker with all things mechanical. Photography, reading and map collection were other interests. He loved the outdoors and was a cross-country skier and hiker until a major cardiac event in 2008 severely limited his mobility. Peter was happiest around his family and was always proud of his native Switzerland. He was a long-time parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul parish. He passed away on December 15, 2019 following a stroke with his family at his side. Peter was laid to rest in Gardens of Gethsemani. He will be dearly missed by his wife, their five children, Mark, Simon, Anne-Marie, Paul and Joan, and eight grand-children. May he rest in peace. 2ff7e9595c
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