ROVERE, Oliva
August 2, 1920 - August 6, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Nonna and Biz Nonna, Oliva (Olive) Rovere on August 6th, 2014 at the age of 94. Olive was born August 2nd, 1920 in Cusano, Italy to Virginia and Santo Sist. In 1942, she married Giovanni (John) Rovere and together they had four children. After the war they decided to move their family to Canada and in 1950 Olive and the first three of their children joined her husband in Midlandvale, Alberta. In 1955, their fourth child was born, being the only true Canadian. Olive and John became Canadian citizens five years later, believing it to be an honour and a privilege. It was important to them to work hard to make a good life for their family. Olive was well known for her wonderful meals, her talent as a seamstress and her green thumb. After her husband’s passing, she found a love for fishing which led her to be known, far and wide, as the fisherwoman of the valley. At the age of 65 she took on the challenge of learning to swim, helping the women to win “the battle of the sexes” at the local pool. In 1987, Olive moved to the Manor where she lived for 22 happy, carefree years. As her health slowly declined she moved to the Sunshine Lodge, Hillview and onto Continuing Care where her love of, and luck at bingo followed her. Olive will be sadly missed by her sister Olympia; her children Rita Balachandran, Renzo (Karen), Renata Oman, Richie (Cate); her grandchildren, Colette Oman, John Rovere (Bhari), Holly McDonald (Bob), Paula Rovere and Vincent Rovere (Anna); great grandchildren, Jacob, Joey, Erin, Jack, Katie, Jamie and Brendan. Viewing and Prayer Vigil will be held at Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes, Thursday, August 14, at 7:30 p.m. with Funeral Mass taking place on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. from St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, luncheon to follow the interment service. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the charity of ones’ choice. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.