Obituary of Edvige OSS-CECH

February 17, 1923 – La Spezia, Italy September 3, 2015 – Calgary, Alberta Edvige Adele Oss-Cech (Didi) was born in La Spezia, Italy, on February 17, 1923 and left us on September 3, 2015. She was trained in music and the humanities in Florence relishing her books by Dante, Petrarch, Manzoni as much as Thomas Merton and Carlo Carretto. Her mother, Aurelia (a gifted musician), was her teacher and the inspiration for her love of music. She loved Chopin and Bach. Didi married Ludwig Oss-Cech in Florence on July 31, 1948. Their life together was one of love, perseverance, and unrelenting faith. Together they raised a loving family. Their children are: Francesco, Stefano, Francesco, Maurizio, Luca, Maria, Simonetta, Lorenzo, Carolina, and Stefania. The family travelled extensively, encountering new adventures and languages with the desire to embrace each new culture. Deep in Didi’s heart lived her Florentine spirit. Indeed her legacy rests in great appreciation of all the arts and profound human compassion. Didi is welcomed into heaven by the love of her life Ludwig; her children, Francesco and Luca; and her grandson Lorenzo. She leaves behind a legacy of ten children, sixteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and the new families they have shaped. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Name Catholic Church (2223 – 34th Street S.W.) on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Royal Oak Cemetery in Victoria, B.C. Condolences may be forwarded through . In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Bethany Care Foundation, (1001 – 17th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 2E5 Telephone: (403) 210-4600, bcf@bethanycare.com. The family is most grateful to Silvana Iervella and Linda McClelland. We recognize the staff at the Bethany Care Centre especially those who worked on the fourth floor who provided care with amazing love and compassion. In living memory of Edvige Oss-Cech, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, Telephone: 403-276-2296.