

friend who passed away in Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at the age of 83. Emma was born on July 27th, 1938 in Paterno Calabro, Cosenza Italy to Angela and Michele Caputo. She was one of 11 children.
In 1960 she immigrated to Canada and started building her life in Calgary. In 1962 she met the love of her life Leo Vespa and they wed in April of 1963. They started a family by welcoming Carlo in 1965 and Anna in 1971. Her passion for cooking and love of people influenced her professional endeavors. What Emma held most dear was being a wife, mother, and Nonna. She spent her days lovingly tending to her bountiful garden, her many dear friendships, and the family she cherished.
She leaves behind her son Carlo, her daughter Anna (Todd), her treasured grand-children Lea, Marcus, and Julian, her sister Rosina, and her sister-in-law and best friend Emma Caputo. She is also survived by numerous family members in Canada, The United States, Italy, Belgium, and Columbia. She was predeceased by her adoring husband Leo Vespa and numerous brothers and sisters.
Her warm smile, selflessness, kind heart, joyous laugh, and unconditional love will be dearly missed and forever inspire us to be our best selves.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects and celebrate the life and legacy of Emma Vespa at Fosters Garden Chapel (3220 4th St NW, Calgary, AB) on Friday, December 3rd at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Queens Park Cemetery and Mausoleum (3219 4th street NW, Calgary, AB)
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Calgary Horticultural Society at https://www.calhort.org where a portion of your donation will be matched.
The City of Calgary Vaccine Passport Bylaw 65M2021, requires all individuals attending funeral services to provide COVID-19 proof of vaccination, or proof of a privately paid negative test result taken within 72 hours of service, or documentation of medical exemption.
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