Geltrude Santucci Paragallo

Predeceased by her husband Romeo (1981), grandson Michael (1990) and sister Fulvia Federico. Trudy is survived by her children: Maria (Al) Anderberg, Yolanda (Silvano) Zanuso of Italy, Lucia (Dennis) Taylor, Anna (Daryl) Auger, Sebastiana (Craige) Hoff of Fort Nelson, Romano (Taryn) Paragallo of Saskatchewan and Lorenzo (Danei) Paragallo of Prince George; grandchildren: Robert, Christopher (Richelle), Angela, Monica, Lisa, Martin, Tanya, David, Isabella, Ryan, Justin, Sebastian, Reed and Alexis; great grandchildren: Haley, Denise, Davide, Jewel and Jayden as well as one brother in Italy and nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Trudy was a free spirit who loved music, singing and nature. Her family was always the most important and she was especially fond of her grandchildren. A hard working, very independant woman who had a great passion and love of life. She will be dearly missed.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Greenwood Cemetery on Josephine Street. Stories and condolences may be fowarded to the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca. In lieu of flowers donations in Trudy's memory may be made to either the Canadian Diabetes Association, #255-2000 Island Hwy N., Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W3 or the Alberni Valley Hospice Society, 2649 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, V9Y 1Z8.