Teresa Scordo

Born May 21, 1925, in Reggio, Calabria, Teresa passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family, on March 10, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter, Angela (Tony) Cuzzola, and son Frank (Judy) Scordo granddaughters Elisa (Aaron) and Leana (Christopher) Scordo; grandsons John and Frank Cuzzola and Ashton( Janene) Scordo, and great grandchildren, Silas, Ada, Esme and Teo, who brought her much joy. Teresa was pre-deceased by her husband, Giacomo, and daughter, Rosa.

The family would like to thank Dr. Rittenburg, Dr. Eccleston and Dr. Wynne for Teresa's care. As well, special thanks to the staff at Overlander Extended Care and Gemstone Care Centre for the warm care she received during her later years.

The Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Thursday, March 15th at 11:00am, with The Reverend Father Paul Simms, celebrant.

Should friend desire, donations in her memory to the Kamloops Food Bank would be appreciated.. Nonna will be missed by many and remembered for her strong, brave and kind heart.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found the peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy,

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief,

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

You suffered much, murmured not

We watched you day by day;

And prayed that your dear life,

Would not be taken away.

But when we saw you sleeping,

So peaceful, free from pain,

We could not wish you back,

To suffer that again.

To you who have a mom,

Cherish her with care;

You will never know the heartache

Till you see her empty chair.