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Ms. Adelina "Lena" Caruso, 78, of Burnaby, BC, Canada passed away from cancer on May 19, 2022, in Burnaby Hospital with Ken Moren, her loving partner of 50 years at her bedside holding her hand as she drew her last breath. Lena will be dearly missed and always remembered by those that knew her.

Lena was predeceased by her father, Cosmo and mother Dolorata and brothers Mike, Joe and Tony. She is survived by a …

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What were Lena's favorite drinks?
Coffee, Rosehip & ginger tea, cider, red wine, any fruit juice.
Coffee, Rosehip & ginger tea, cider, red wine, any fruit juice.
Coffee, Rosehip & ginger tea, cider, red wine, any fruit juice.
What were Lena's favorite local spots?
One was the accessible nearby portions of Guichon Creek which runs though this area …
One was the accessible nearby portions of Guichon Creek which runs though this area of Burnaby…
One was the accessible nearby portions of Guichon Creek which runs though this area of Burnaby (Just southwest of Willi…
What causes did Lena care about most?
The homeless problem and the climate crisis.
The homeless problem and the climate crisis.
The homeless problem and the climate crisis.
What were Lena's favorite ways to exercise?
Going for long walks; yoga.
Going for long walks; yoga.
Going for long walks; yoga.

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Born

March 16th, 1944
Civitanova del Sannio, Province of Isernia, Italy
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Emigrated to Canada with family.

1955
Nobleford, AB, Canada
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Big Trip to EU

1970
Belgium, France, Spain, Italy. Greece

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Cause of death

Colon cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Guichon Creek, Burnaby, BC, Canada

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Ms. Adelina "Lena" Caruso