Mario Nero Maschio

   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Nero Maschio who passed into the arms of our Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the age of 87years.

   Mario was the oldest of five children born to Angelo and Pierina Maschio on June 14, 1929, in Loria, Province Treviso, Italy.  He worked from the early age of nine until March 15, 2011 at the age of 82, which is truly amazing.  He arrived in Canada in 1950 where he resided in Bellevue with his aunt, uncle and their family.  He worked for West Canadian Collieries driving mine buses.  Later he worked for John Ferstay as a mechanic, and then was later employed by Morgan’s Garage until he started his own shop, Mario’s Auto Repair Ltd. in 1970.  He also ran another company, Mario Maschio Trucking Ltd. hauling coal for Coleman Collieries for many years.  His life was his beloved garage and his beloved customers that he served.  He truly loved his profession - it was his passion.  He made countless good friends, too numerous to mention, over the years.

   In 1953, Mario married a lovely young lady, Jean Montalbetti and they started their family when their only child, Wendy Lee was born.

   He was very athletic, loved sports and his favorite hockey team was the Montreal Canadians.  His athletic passion was bike riding, and he clocked hundreds of miles riding to Fernie, Sparwood, Pincher Creek, Waterton and Lethbridge.  His other love was curling & loved to bonspiel, especially at the Bunny.  Mario’s twinkling eyes, contagious smile and zest for life will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Do not ask me to remember,

Don’t try to make me understand,

Let me rest and know you’re with me,

Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.

I’m confused beyond your concept,

I am sad and sick and lost.

All I know is that I need you

To be with me at all cost.

Do not lose your patience with me,

Do not scold or curse or cry.

I can’t help the way I’m acting,

Can't be different though I try.

Just remember that I need you,

That the best of me is gone,

Please don’t fail to stand beside me,

Love me ‘til my life is done.

                                                                                                                              Owen Darnell

   Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his loving daughter, Wendy Lee (David Beric) Fabro; his grandchildren, Nina Jean (Glen) Ford and David Mario Eugene (Ashley) Fabro; his great grandchildren, Chyanne Fabro, Michelle Fabro, Jesse Ford, Marco Fabro, Emmalee Ford, Alyson Ford and Hayley Duncan; his sister-in-law, Shirley (Wolfe) Montalbetti and family; his brother, Ildo (Rosella) Maschio; his sister-in-law, Anna Maschio; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews in Italy - all  were special to him; his special friends, John Pollice, Fiore Olivieri, Toni and Eva Tzakis of Creston, BC, Rob Slapak, Remo Quarin, Salim ShahMohammed, Tony Vastenhout and Craig Duncan; and all of his caregivers and friends at the CNP Continuing Care Centre - his “angels”.

   He was predeceased by his wife, Jean Maschio on January 9, 2012; his parents, Angelo and Pierina Maschio; his brothers, Aldo Maschio and Galliano Maschio; his sister, Emma Zandona; his sister-in-law, Angela Maschio; and his brother-in-law, Ernesto Zandona.

   A private service will be held at the later date.  Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.  In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mario may be directed toward the CNP Health Foundation “Continuing Care Program” (Box 455, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0).

Fantin's Funeral Chapel assisted the family with arrangement. (403) 562-8555.

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