GUIDO FILIPPI

Guido Luciano Filippi passed away on August 23, 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia at the age of 53.  He is survived by his daughter Crystal and her sister Candace, his parents Piera and Gino Filippi, brother Poalo (Veba) Filippi, sister Rita (Darcy) Holowenko, nieces and nephews Angela (Darnell) Kiriak and their son Alex, Lisa (Tim) Bennett, Aidan Holowenko, and Olivia Holowenko.  Guido was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on December 26, 1953.  He grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where he worked for the CPR as a conductor.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Services at the Union Hospital care of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw S6H 1H3.  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St.Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064 Third Ave. NW., on Thursday September 6, 2007 at 10:30 am.  Memorialization will take place at a later date.

A father, a brother, always a son

a kid at heart, acting in fun.

A sense of humour, snorting laugh and smirking grin

in spite of the places you have been.

For awhile your life seemed contentment bound

until it got all turned around.

A trouble life from the start,

bad choices made after a broken heart.

We will remember your love for your mother

and your teasing actions of a brother,

the pride you had as a father

as you took in one and born another.

Sleep well at last, no longer roam,

your restless soul is on its way home.

You’re once again contentment bound.

This time, you won’t be turned around.

Guest Book

Randy Reeve - Okanagan Falls, BC: I loved you like a brother Guido. You can't always get what you what you want, but if you try sometime,  you just might find, you get what you need.

Glen Paul Dutchak - Moose Jaw, SK: Deepest sympathy to the Filippi Family, I hope that Guido's family finds reason in their suffering and loss. I know that someday I will see you again and talk about the good things in life until then take care my old friend.

Debbie Visentini Abell - Moose Jaw, SK: Guido- I will always remember your kind and gentle soul. You were always loved by your family and will continue to be forever...

Helen Sayer - Moose Jaw, SK: What can I say about Guido?  I can say that I grew up on the same street in Moose Jaw as Guido, later marrying but continued to live on the same street and became good friends with his parents.  Although I was older I recall him as a cute little boy who was full of personality and full of fun.  He was the type of child who reminds you of Dennis the Menace, constantly being reprimanded and scolded by his parents.  He gave them a 'run for their money' and at that time they didn't have much of that.  But he was so likable, so friendly, the type of person who always found time to talk with people, no matter what age or standing in the community.  Yet he spoke softly and quietly.  I don't think he ever recognized his special qualities or his untapped potential.  He had what I understand as charisma, and I wish to God he could have used his special gifts to have a better life for himself.  I thought a lot of Guido.

Joe Melia - Agassiz, BC: Sorry to hear about Guido's death.  I remember him quite well.  I am sure he will be greatly missed.  

Tony Tolley - Moose Jaw, SK: Worked at railroad with Guido, many fond memories looking back on those times. My deepest sympathy and condolence to the family at this time. Unable to attend. May his spirit live on and find eternal peace.

Doug and Cathy Marr - Moose Jaw, SK: Our condolences to the Family....at this time of sorrow!

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