Maria leaves behind a beautiful legacy of family, love, generosity and cherished traditions. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Jean, Lorraine and son-in-law John, and the beloved wife of her late husband, Luigi Picco.
She was a proud and loving Nonni to her three grandchildren, Kyle (Casey), Ryan (Brittany) and Emma (Andrew), and a cherished great-grandmother to Sophie, Ella, Summer, Charlotte and Holly.
She will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Rino Prampero. Maria was predeceased by her brothers Santo, Antonio and Bruno Prampero.
Maria lived a life centred around the things she valued most: family, faith, good food, generosity, her awesome garden and time spent together. She loved cooking and preparing large family meals, always finding joy in bringing everyone around the table. Her kitchen was a place of warmth, laughter, wonderful food and family traditions that will be remembered and carried on for generations.
As Nonni would often say, “This is the life.”
She will be fondly remembered, deeply missed and forever loved by her family.
Visitation will take place at Patterson Funeral Home Ltd., 6062 Main St., Niagara Falls, ON, L2G5Z9, CA, on November 10, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, followed by the Funeral Service at Patterson Funeral Home Ltd. at 11:30 am.
A Committal Service will be held at Fairview Mausoleum, 4764 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6A8, CA, on November 10, 2026.
