Devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Giuseppina La Pergola passed away peacefully on October 22, 2012 at the age of 67 years, surrounded by her family at Burnaby Hospital. She is survived by her husband Giuseppe; daughters, Claudia Martinelli (Gianni) and Maria Grasso (Mike); grandchildren Mateo, Luca, Sophia and Giovanni; sisters Rose Bruno, Mary Sciarpelletti (Paolo), Alfonsa Santangeli (Dino); and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Her many amazing qualities, including her warmth and generosity, sense of humour, caring and compassionate nature will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Prayers and Funeral Mass will be celebrated 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 S. Slocan St. Vancouver, BC. Entombment to follow 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2012 at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com