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Submitted by benoit on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 09:44:AM

Belarmino del Rio passed away peacefully, on December 29th, 2022, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, at age 89. Husband of Guillermina Guzman, father of Nelly (Jairo Baron), Javier (Lupita Loza), Jorge (Joanne Steinberg), and Oscar (Andrea Luttgen). Grandfather of Lauren (Jason Leslie), Joshua, Gloria Baron (Richard Gagnon), and Eric. Fondly remembered by his sisters Herminda, Carmen Cecilia, and Leonor Waida, and countless nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. 

Belarmino was a handyman who never shied away from fixing anything and everything. He had a sweet tooth, with a particular fondness for ice cream and dulce de leche. He also loved animals and had pets his whole life, including back home in Colombia. His family, in both Canada and Colombia, will miss him dearly. 

Family and friends are invited to a visitation at Beechwood Funeral Home (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa) on Saturday, January 7th, from 12:00 pm-2:00 pm, followed by a service which will be livestreamed (details to follow) and private interment at Beechwood Cemetery.  In order to limit exposure, the family kindly suggests wearing masks while indoors. 

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Donations in memory may be made to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation.

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Belarmino del Río falleció en paz, el 29 de diciembre de 2022, en el Hospital Cívico de Ottawa, a los 89 años. Esposo de Guillermina Guzmán, padre de Nelly (Jairo Baron), Javier (Lupita Loza), Jorge (Joanne Steinberg) y Oscar (Andrea Luttgen). Abuelo de Lauren (Jason Leslie), Joshua, Gloria Baron (Richard Gagnon) y Eric. Recordado con cariño por sus hermanas Herminda, Carmen Cecilia y Leonor Waida, y un sinnúmero de sobrinas, sobrinos, sobrinas nietas y sobrinos nietos.

Belarmino arreglaba todo. Era goloso, con especial predilección por los helados y el dulce de leche. También amaba a los animales y tuvo mascotas toda su vida, incluso en Colombia. Su familia, tanto en Canadá como en Colombia, lo extrañará mucho.

Los familiares y amigos están invitados a un velorio en Beechwood Funeral Home (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa) el sábado 7 de enero de 12:00 p. m. a 2:00 p. m., seguido de un servicio que se transmitirá en vivo (detalles a seguir) y sepelio privado en el cementerio de Beechwood. Para limitar la exposición, la familia sugiere amablemente usar máscaras en el interior.

La familia quisiera extender su sincero agradecimiento al personal del Hospital Cívico de Ottawa. Se pueden hacer donaciones en memoria a la Fundación del Hospital de Ottawa.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 01:57:PM

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Susana Martinez

Por siempre recordaremos a mi tío Belar. Abrazos para Mina y todos los hijos.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 09:32:PM

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Martha Sarmiento y Familia

Que las memorias compartidas a lo largo de su vida siempre estén en el corazón de cada uno de sus hijos, Mina y demás familiares. Nuestro sincero sentido pésame en nombre de mis Padres quienes le conocieron, mi familia y Jack.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 01:06:AM

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LYNNE PRUDHOMME

Belarmino will be remembered for his gentleness and always having a kind smile, and of course, his cap that he wore throughout the year. Until we meet again, keep watch over your dear family.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 07:30:AM

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Pedro N. Rueda

I'm so sorry for your loss

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