Francesco De Stefano Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Francesco De Stefano of Burnaby, British Columbia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Francesco left this world on February 23, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honour of Francesco De Stefano or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid Francesco farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Francesco is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Rosetta; and his children, Vince (Iola), Joe and Loredana (Sammy).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11th 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Ocean View Funeral Home (4000 Imperial St, Burnaby, BC V5J1A4). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish (2025 Napier St, Vancouver, BC V5L2N8). A committal service will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Ocean View Burial Park (4000 Imperial St, Burnaby, BC V5J1A4).
