DOMENICA NOCIDA (FOTI)

Condolences & Memories (16 entries)

• Carmelina, So sorry to learn about the passing of your Mother. Judging by the beautiful tributes she was a much loved woman and clearly a great Mother and Nonna. She may be out of sight but never out of mind. Sincerely, Madeleine Frost (nee: Brock) - Posted by: Madeleine Frost (Former Classmate ofCarmelina) on: Feb 18, 2021

• My sweet Nonna, words cannot begin to describe the pain of losing you. What’s even more heartbreaking is that our family cannot be together to grieve the loss of such a beautiful person. However, I find much comfort and peace in thinking about the wonderful memories you left us. As everyone who had the pleasure of knowing my Nonna would already know, she was such a strong, selfless, humble and sincere woman; who was so full of love. She was simple in nature and did not need a lot to be happy. What would often make her the happiest was just being surrounded by family and seeing everyone eat of course! She had such a warm presence and her smile could truly light up a room. She was incredibly kind, caring and loving and would always put the needs of her family above hers; just to see them happy. Going to visit Winnipeg, especially at Christmas was something I always looked forward to, as it meant being surrounded by family. Nonna was the rock of our family and brought us all together. I always looked forward to my first stop after landing, which was Nonna’s house, as I would get to see her beautiful smile and face light up when she saw me. She was so excited to see me eat the lovely meal she always had prepared for when we arrived. Nonna’s house was our second home, where so many beautiful memories were created. Although my Nonna was a simple and sincere woman, she was also smart and had many unique theories about life, which were sometimes comical! She shared her wisdom through the many lessons she had learned throughout life, which held great value and meaning. I will forever cherish these lessons you engraved in me and will carry close to my heart the values of family love; holding onto Faith and appreciating the simple things in life. My bella Nonna, what I would do to have one last cooked meal of yours, hear you recite the rosary, listen to you proudly share your Italian roots or hold your cute little hands. You will be missed dearly by so many. Still, I find comfort in knowing that you are in a better place and reunited with Nonno. Give him a kiss and all our love. I know you are watching over us and are now our guardian angel. I am forever grateful for 21 years of your unconditional love. Ti voglio bene my sweet Nonna. - Posted by: Olivia Nocida (Granddaughter) on: Jan 07, 2021

• Domenica was exactly as described. A sweet little lady full of love. So hospitable. One day as she and my husband were talking he mentioned it was hard to believe something and she told him in her cute accent “you better believe Bob” and that is an expression we use to this day. - Posted by: Ross Shaw (Son’s mother in law) on: Jan 07, 2021

• To Maria, Vince, Carm & Pina and extended Nocida Family, with heart felt sorrow, will miss you Zia's always have a special place in my heart remembering the great fun times and hospitality and your cooking on my trips to Winnipeg. Love from Carmela, Joe, Maria & Frank and extended Gioffre Family in Sydney, Australia ❤️❤️💐 - Posted by: Maria Gioffre (Cousin (Sydney, Australia)) on: Jan 06, 2021

• The world lost a beautiful soul. I feel blessed I got the chance to meet her and to have been able to spend Christmas in Winnipeg with the whole family. It was obvious how much all of her kids and grandkids loved her and she will be forever missed. - Posted by: Jared (Julianas boyfriend ) on: Jan 06, 2021

• My beautiful and precious Nonna. I am extremely thankful that I had 20 years of your love, support and overall presence. I will deeply miss hearing your voice, cooking, listening to stories about Italy and your early years in Canada, and crazy methods of life. Though there were many times we would laugh at you when you explained your odd theories, they will forever be cherished. Your love for your family has always been admirable by others and something I will cherish and carry on. It always amazes me how simple of a woman you were, yet you still had such a beaming presence. My favourite moments with you were when I would go over to your house on my days off and you would already be cooking a lunch for me, making sure we had the ingredients for our lunches (just in case I needed to stop off at the corner store ;), or already packing up the food I would be taking back home. Oh the things I would do to have one more cutlet of yours, hear you tell me how I need to save my money or you sing and saying the rosary. Nonna, you will not be forgotten and you will be dearly missed by us all. Thank you for the memories and lessons, happiness you have brought me and all the sacrifices you made for your family and the generations to come. I love you so so much my angel. - Posted by: Angelica Buccini (Granddaughter) on: Jan 05, 2021

• My sweet Nonna. Where do I even begin. There are no words that could truly express how special she was. It is unimaginable to think I will never see her waiting at the kitchen table ready to feed me after a long travel day or hear another one of her stories/theories. She always had the funniest theories about everything and anything. She was smart, strong, fearless, hardworking, simple, loving, faithful, and a whole lot more. She taught me to work hard, save my money, never talk bad about anyone else, keep faith in the center of my life, and most importantly, make sure to eat!! Mangia and stai zitto (eat and be quiet), those were her famous words. What I would give to hear her site the rosary one more time or listen to her lecture me about how I should never leave the house after dark without my dad. She was the most simple person yet so extraordinary and unique. My Nonna will be dearly missed and our family will never be the same without her. But we were the lucky ones to have had her as our matriarch, protector, guider, teacher, and now our guardian angel. I miss you Nonna, thank you for all of the beautiful memories and lessons, ti voglio bene sempre. - Posted by: Juliana Shaw (Granddaughter ) on: Jan 05, 2021

• To my dear friend Pina & family. A mother's love is always with her children. Losing a Mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on- like a legacy of love that will always be with you. Our deepest condolences. May she R.I.P ❤🙏 - Posted by: The Pepe Family (Dear friend) on: Jan 04, 2021

• To All Nocida, Buccini, Torchia, Shaw & Foti families our heartfelt sympathies at this very sad time for the loss of beloved comare Domenica, she was one special lady whose wonderful memories we will always hold in our hearts. She lives on in her children and grandchildren to cherish her memories. With our sincerest condolences, Tony & Julie Garofalo. - Posted by: Tony & Julia Garofalo (Friends of the family) on: Jan 03, 2021

• My bella Nonna, thank you for giving me 28 years' worth of beautiful memories that I am lucky enough to cherish forever. I am grateful for the lessons you've taught me about life and cooking, and always reminding us to put Jesus above all else and to trust in Him. Thank you for always making sure your family was well fed and for being the matriarch of our family. You are so deeply missed and will be for the rest of my life. Ti voglio bene sempre, bella mia. May you rest in peace with Nonno. - Posted by: Domenica Shaw (Granddaughter ) on: Jan 03, 2021

• She was my second mom and will be dearly missed! I will always remember arriving late at night in Winnipeg and she always wanted to feed us a full meal. I have so many funny memories of her stories and theories. - Posted by: Lance (Son-in-law) on: Jan 02, 2021

• Living in Toronto, I only got to see Nonna once or twice a year, usually for a few weeks at a time. Despite the distance, many of my most cherished memories took place at my Nonna's house - particularly in her kitchen. My heart aches, knowing that I won't be able to hear her sing again, recite the Rosary, or scold me for going outside with wet hair; that she will not be sitting at the head of the table at next year's Christmas Eve dinner or that my cousins and I will never again see her beam with pride when she shows us the tomatoes and beans in her garden. It's even more painful that our family cannot be together to grieve during this time. Still, I find some comfort in knowing that I have 24 years worth of laughs, memories and lessons to cherish, and I know that all of my cousins can say the same. More importantly, we have all received a lifetime's worth of love from our Nonna. Ti voglio bene Nonna. - Posted by: Elysia Nocida (Granddaughter ) on: Jan 02, 2021

• A mother is someone that cannot be replaced, she brings you in to this world, cares and nurtures you from your very first breath to her very last. She passes on all the caring and wisdom that she possesses, without condition or judgement. Her gifts and presence will be felt for generations. God bless you "Nonna" and your enduring memory, rest in peace. - Posted by: Michael and Sylvia West (Friends of Pina, Lance, Domenica, and Juliana Shaw) on: Jan 02, 2021

• To all the Nocida and Foti families, our sincere condolences. She was such a lovely lady. I always enjoyed having conversations with her. May she rest in peace. Pino & Josie (Garofalo) Zimarino. - Posted by: Giuseppina Zimarino (Friends of the family) on: Jan 02, 2021

• cari cugini siamo molto addolorati per la dipartita di vostra madre, donna di forti principi, umile e dedita con amore e devozione alla famiglia e a Dio; con affetto ricordava le sue origini, a noi parenti. dispensava sempre consigli e suggerimenti per affrontare la vita, mantenendo sempre un forte legame, nonostante la distanza, con tutti. Possa DIo consolarvi per la sua mancanza e darvi forza per continuare nel cammino della vita attingendo ai preziosi insegnamenti e consigli. Noi custodiremo gelosamente nel nostro cuore il suo prezioso ricordo. I cugini Maurizio, Maria Rosa, Michela, Rocco Foti (Dear cousins we are very saddened by the passing of your mother, a woman of strong principles, humble and dedicated with love and devotion to family and to God; fondly remembered his origins, to us relatives. he always dispensed advice and suggestions to face life, always maintaining a strong bond, despite the distance, with everyone. May God console you for his lack and give you strength to continue on the journey of life by drawing on precious teachings and advice. We will jealously guard his precious memory in our hearts.) - Posted by: maurizio foti (cugino) on: Jan 02, 2021

• My Condolences to you and your family Vincent. It is tough to lose your parents. I have many happy memories of our time growing up together in East Kildonan. May the good lord bless you and comfort you and give you peace. Jim - Posted by: James Falloon (Family friend) on: Jan 02, 2021